Reports earlier suggested that Tilak Varma would join another team for the 2025/26 domestic season. However, HCA Secretary R. Devraj clarified that Varma would remain with Hyderabad for domestic tournaments. Indian players must play in domestic competitions when not on national assignments. After India lost 1-3 against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI held review meetings and issued new directives, making it compulsory for all players to participate in domestic cricket. R. Devraj, HCA secretary, rebuffed any rumors surrounding Varma's shifting to Goa as he had personally conversed with the batter, who was requested to cease its circulation. Devraj commented: “I have spoken with Tilak Varma this morning, and can confirm that these rumours are completely baseless and untrue. Tilak Varma remains committed to representing his home state, Hyderabad, and takes immense pride in doing so. We urge everyone to refrain from spreading misinformation and to support our players as they continue to contribute to Hyderabad cricket.” Also Read: IPL 2025: KKR vs SRH Match 15 Preview - Venue, Squads & More Regarding the recent updates, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is all set to shift his base from Mumbai to Goa for the coming season since he was offered the captaincy role. Goa, recently granted elevation into the Elite Division of the Ranji Trophy, appears to be an attractive destination for players like Arjun Tendulkar and Siddhesh Lad from Mumbai. Tilak Varma made his first-class debut for Hyderabad in December 2018. The 23-year-old batsman has featured in 18 first-class matches and scored 1,204 runs at an average of 50.16, en route to five centuries and four fifties. In looking up to before long being one of the most recognised faces in Indian cricket, he would swear that his coming-of-age moment arrived through the 2021-22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he finished as Hyderabad's second-highest run-scorer with runs from seven innings at a strike rate of 147.26. Presently Varma plays for the Mumbai Indians in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having had a mixed (or very promising) start to the season, the team is now in Lucknow for its next match, after losing its first two games and winning against last year's champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Also Read: 'It was emotional': Siraj on his return to Chinnaswamy Stadium Ryan Rickelton was very instrumental in getting the Victoria right home with 62 not out off 41 balls to get to the target. Until now, the Mumbai Indians have collected only two points out of three matches. While Tilak Varma has played all three games with 70 runs scored, he averages 35.00 with a strike rate of 114.75. His highest score thus far has been 39 against the Gujarat Titans. The next match of Hardik Pandya's team will be against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday, April 4.