Watch: “Marker to do” – Tilak Varma throws cap back during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 warmup match

Star cricketer Tilak Varma threw a cap back into the stands during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up match. India played against the USA at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai and won by 38 runs.

During the game, some fans passed a cap to Tilak Varma to get it signed. He was standing inside the boundary line. When the officials gave the cap to him, he threw it back into the stands and asked the fans for a marker to sign it. He also made a gesture asking for the marker.

"Arey marker kahan hai? (Where is the marker?)" He said.

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India Post Big Total in Warmup Match

Batting first, India scored a huge 238/3. Narayan Jagadeesan led the way with a brilliant century, making 104 runs off 55 balls. Ayush Badoni also played a quick unbeaten 60 off 26 balls.

Tilak Varma, returning from injury, played a good knock too. He scored 38 runs off 24 balls with three boundaries and two sixes, at a strike rate of 158.33.

The USA tried hard but were all out for 200, giving India a comfortable win.

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Tilak Varma Returns After Injury

Tilak Varma missed the recent T20I series against New Zealand due to an abdominal injury. He was at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, undergoing rehab.

The warm-up game against the USA was his return to competitive cricket. He looked in good touch and rhythm and showed no signs of discomfort while batting.

Tilak is included in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. He is expected to play the opening game and regain full fitness.

Tilak is an important player in the middle order. He played a match-winning knock under pressure in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. India will want him in good shape as they aim to defend their title.