India, Dec. 22 -- India's T20 team has chosen a new direction, one filled with aggression on the batting and bowling fronts. One that is about always attacking.

But in the middle of the chaos that aggression can sometimes bring, Tilak Varma is an oasis of calm and precision, and come the T20 World Cup in February, he just might be the most important cog in the Indian batting line-up.

Important because after Abhishek Sharma and (maybe) Sanju Samson have lit up the Powerplay, India will need someone to maintain the momentum. Important because if the openers fall early, India will need someone to take stock and play the smart game. Important because Varma can perform both these roles with aplomb.

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