India, Sept. 30 -- Tilak Varma opened up about the intense pressure of playing in the high-stakes Asia Cup final against Pakistan, revealing how he channels his nerves into focus. Varma held his nerves when India were in trouble during the 147-run chase. The left-handed batter took the onus on himself and played an unbeaten 69-run knock to take his team over the line. Varma contributed 57 off 50 deliveries alongside Sanju Samson's 24, but the decisive partnership came with Shivam Dube, who scored 33 off 22 balls. Together, they stitched a 60-run stand off 40 balls, turning the game firmly in India's favour and pulling the match away from Pakistan.

Varma explained that his mindset is always about the nation first, dedicating every effort ...