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If the name of any young player is being discussed the most in the corridors of Indian cricket at the moment, then it is the reliable and stylish middle-order batsman Tilak Verma. Tilak, who proved his explosive batting prowess in limited overs cricket and IPL, has now created a stir in red ball cricket i.e. first class format as well. With his strong performance in Ranji Trophy and other domestic matches, he has proved that he is not just a short format player but is also fully capable of proving his technical ability on the long and difficult pitches of traditional Test cricket. Recently, the flood of runs coming out of his bat has attracted the attention of selectors and cricket lovers, after which sports experts across the country have started speculating that very soon this young star can be seen taking the field wearing the Indian Test jersey. Tilak Verma's figures of an impressive average of 56 and a record of 8 centuries in 24 matches in first class cricket testify to the high level of his mastery in red ball cricket. He has scored very consistently in his first-class career so far, with his average impressively hovering around 56. In his short journey of only 24 matches, he has shown that he knows the art of playing big innings well by scoring 8 brilliant centuries. When the team is in trouble or when the bowlers are getting help on the pitch, Tilak's composure and defensive technique is worth watching. His dominance in domestic tournaments is proof that he has the potential to become the backbone of the middle order of the Indian Test team, especially when the team is in dire need of young and talented blood after the senior players. An amazing combination of modern technology and patience, Tilak is completely ready for the Test format. In modern cricket, it is often believed that a player who scores runs at a fast pace in T20 and IPL can struggle in the long sessions and defensive game of Test cricket. But Tilak Verma has completely broken this myth. His ability to stay on the crease, his amazing patience to read the line and length of the bowlers and his art of sending bad balls across the boundary make him a complete batsman. While playing against the red ball, he likes to play with his feet planted on the crease and also knows how to control the strike rate when needed. The way he has faced both spin and fast bowlers in the domestic circuit, it becomes clear that he is fully prepared mentally and technically to strengthen the Indian Test batting order on foreign tours and challenging pitches. Tilak Verma has caught the attention of selectors, may get a big opportunity in the upcoming Test series. As the process of changing the composition of the Indian Test team and preparing the future generation is going on, Tilak Verma's name is coming to the top in the selection committee meetings. The national team coaches and selectors are keeping a close eye on the youngsters who have been consistently performing brilliantly in domestic cricket. In such a situation, Tilak's explosive form puts him far ahead of the other contenders. Cricket experts believe that if he continues this trend in the upcoming matches, then there is every possibility of him being included in the Indian squad for the upcoming international Test series. The team management is also looking for players who can withstand the bounce and swing of foreign pitches, and Tilak's technique seems to meet all these parameters. New hope for the future of the Indian middle order and big expectations of the supporters. After the departure of experienced players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane from the Indian Test team, a void was being felt in the middle order, to fill which young batsmen are being given opportunities. In such a situation, this emerging form of Tilak Verma is no less than a great hope for Indian cricket lovers. His technique and hunger to score runs is being praised everywhere from social media to forums of sports experts. Fans have full hope that just as he has made his mark at a young age, in the same way he will play long innings in Test cricket and will bring many historic victories to India. This young batsman, who used to sweat on the domestic grounds, now seems to be absolutely desperate to shine on the international stage, and the eyes of the cricket world are now fixed on when and in which series the selectors hand him the Test cap for the first time.