In a heartfelt moment that captured the attention of cricket lovers worldwide, Tilak Varma surprised his father, Namboori Nagaraj, with a brand new Mahindra XEV 9e electric SUV just as Asia Cup 2025 fever reached new heights. The 22-year-old left-handed middle-order batsman posted the emotional moment on social media with words of appreciation to the man who helped him go from the modest streets of Hyderabad to represent India.

The photo, taken with a soft evening light and hint at a cricket stadium in the background, shows Tilak giving his father the keys to the car. Nagaraju, smiling and a little overwhelmed, stands long-side the white SUV which is gleaming in the ambient light. For the elder Varma, the car is much more than just a fancy vehicle, it’s a sign of Tilak’s accomplishment, and a sustainable future, which is something the youngster holds a lot of value in.

Born on November 8, 2002, Tilak was discovered playing tennis-ball cricket by coach Salim Bayash at age 11, who took him to Legala Cricket Academy. Tilak frequently acknowledges his father's sacrifices for him to get to where he is today. In 2018-19, Tilak began his first-class career playing for Hyderabad, and at IPL 2022, he scored 416 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 149.64.

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Beyond Cricket: A Deed of Thankfulness and Family Pleasure

Tilak is now standing at the top in Asia Cup 2025 under captain Suryakumar Yadav, scheduled to bat at No. 3 with other players like Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya. His record in T20I also has him as the highest run-scorer during his debut series against West Indies in 2023, further establishing him as an effective middle-order batter.

Tilak Varma has gifted XEV 9e to his father. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/CSMAsYgatx

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 17, 2025

His car, the Mahindra XEV 9e, is priced from Rs 21.90 lakh and is equipped with a 79 kWh battery with an approximate range of up to 656 km on a single charge, a panoramic sunroof, ADAS, and triple-screen infotainment. For Nagaraju, it’s not just a car, based on his son’s associations his son has become a successful pedestrian who operates on natural resource transportation as a way of propelling life's commuting needs.

It’s moments like these, for family and friends, that remind us that cricket is not just about big hits and wickets. As the Asia Cup logo gets painted on the uniforms, Tilak's gesture shows us that we may experience overlooked acts of true victory off the field area on a bedrock of love, appreciation and family. Another moment to turn to social media for the trending expression of significance #TilakGiftsDad, is evidence of yet another fanfare created by an emotional narrative reinvigorating family narrative, modesty and cricketing accomplishment.