Indian cricketers Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan say they are preparing for a rapid transition, playing in the Duleep Trophy final before joining India’s three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Both acknowledge that the shift in format and the quick turnaround make the schedule demanding, but they stress professionalism and readiness for the next assignment.
According to both outlets, the players describe the switch as “tough” and note the need to adjust rather than make excuses. Their comments focus on managing expectations and changing mindsets after domestic first-class competition, then preparing for the shorter, higher-intensity T20 international format.
While both sources broadly align on the timing and the players’ overall message, the coverage emphasizes slightly different phrasing: one highlights their outlook of “tough, but no excuses,” while the other frames it as a verdict on the “drastic switch” from the Duleep Trophy to the T20I series. The core point across reports is that they accept the challenge and plan to adapt quickly.
