Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Sandeep Patil have voiced their support for the inclusion of promising talent Tilak Varma in India’s middle-order lineup for the impending ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Shastri emphasized the need for a left-hander in the middle order and praised Varma’s performance. Patil also spoke highly of Varma and called for his inclusion in the team. Shastri had previously mentioned the importance of having three left-handed batters in the top seven.