[WATCH] Tilak Varma Shares How BCCI and Akash Ambani Helped Him Beat Rhabdomyolysis After IPL 2022

The left-handed batter of the Indian cricket team, Tilak Varma, has revealed the story from the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis. It was a challenging period for the young Indian cricketer, during which he couldn’t even stretch or move his fingers properly. Fans and cricket enthusiasts were deeply concerned as the IPL 2022 season posed both physical and mental challenges for Varma.

Tilak Varma has since established himself as a key performer for India in T20 cricket, smashing 962 runs in 30 T20I innings at an average of 53.44 and a strike rate of 149.14, including four half-centuries and two centuries, with a best score of an unbeaten 120 runs.

During a recent episode of Breakfast with Champions, the talented left-handed batter shared his inspiring journey of recovery, highlighting the support from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the cricket fraternity. His story serves as a motivation for young cricketers facing injuries and setbacks in international cricket.

“Rhabdomyolysis is a disease in which the muscle breaks down. So, I was preparing to play Test cricket and be part of the domestic tournaments continuously, along with the A-games. I actually couldn’t put myself in the recovery process. The body generally needs good time off for that. So I was pushing myself, and that time, I got a muscle strain.” Varma expressed in the new episode of ‘Breakfast with Champions.’

Watch Tilak Varma Reveal How BCCI Helped Him Overcome Severe IPL 2022 Illness

Varma played a memorable innings recently, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium against Pakistan. The left-handed Indian batter held his composure under pressure to play a brilliant knock, rescuing the team after losing three early wickets.

His performance highlighted his skill in high-pressure situations and reinforced his reputation as a rising star in international cricket and a dependable match-winner for India in major tournaments.

“I was with the Mumbai Indians’ group. I had the dream of playing for India, and I got tears rolling out of my eyes after I got to my century in a game against Bangladesh A. I couldn’t raise my bat and got his fingers stuck in it. I had to get retired out, and there was a need to cut the gloves off my hand out of it.” Varma shed light.

“I soon got a call from Akash Ambani, and BCCI also helped, along with the BCCI Center of Excellence. They admitted me to the hospital, and the doctors said that it could have taken my life. I couldn’t stretch my finger at all. Even the needle couldn’t go in. Later, I enjoyed my return against RCB and scored against them.” The left-handed Indian batter concluded on ‘Breakfast with Champions.’