Fans have shared their thoughts on the decision by Mumbai Indians to retire Tilak Varma during the LSG vs MI IPL 2025 match in Lucknow on April 5. The left-hander, who walked out to bat at number five as the Impact Player, could not get going at all and struggled to a score of 25 runs off 23 deliveries, with just two boundaries to his name. Tilak Varma left the field at a time when Mumbai Indians needed 24 runs off seven deliveries and he was replaced by Mitchell Santner at the crease. However, Mumbai Indians went on to lose the match by 12 runs. Take a look at some reactions by fans below. It was confirmed by MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene that it was his decision to recall Tilak Varma. "These things happen in cricket. Not nice to take him out but I had to do that, it was a tactical decision at that point," he said as quoted by ESPN. List of Batters To Be Retired Out in IPL: From Tilak Varma to Ravi Ashwin, Check List of Instances of Batters To Be Tactically Retired Out in Indian Premier League.

Tilak Varma Retired Out During LSG vs MI IPL 2025 Match

'Feel Bad for Tilak'

Fan Hopes for Tilak Varma to Bounce Back

'Blunder'

'Weird Decision'

'Unfair to Retire Him Out'

'Hope You'll Come Back Stronger'

'Wasn't His Day'

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