Indian cricketer Tilak Varma visited the Tirumala temple on December 30, 2025, likely seeking blessings. Varma, a key player in India's T20 team, has shown composure and maturity in recent matches, including a notable performance in the Asia Cup final and a T20I series against South Africa. He is expected to play in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and a preceding series against New Zealand. V. Chamundeswaranath, BCCI Apex Council representative, was also present.