Hampshire, June 18 -- India and Mumbai Indians' explosive batter Tilak Varma has joined Hampshire for four County Championship matches, beginning with Rose and Crown's away clash with Essex.

On Wednesday, Hampshire announced the arrival of Tilak in a press release that read, "Young Indian batting talent Tilak Varma has joined Hampshire for four County Championship matches. The 22-year-old from Hyderabad will be available for Hampshire men's next four fixtures in the Rothesay County Championship, starting with the Rose and Crown's away clash with Essex."

Tilak has featured for India 29 times, 25 of those have been in T20Is, during which he has amassed 749 runs laced with two centuries, which came in successive innings against South Afric...