Dinesh Karthik goes out of his way to vouch for Varun Chakravarthy for Champions Trophy: 'Grave mistake if India...'
2 months ago

Dinesh Karthik goes out of his way to vouch for Varun Chakravarthy for Champions Trophy: 'Grave mistake if India...'

Hindustan Times  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels that India would be making a "grave" mistake if they don't pick Varun Chakravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad. AP/PTI In the second T20I, Varun Chakravarthy returned with five wickets and at one stage, it looked like India would comfortably seal the contest. "If India don't pick VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY for the Champions Trophy, then they are making a grave error. Outstanding Bowler he is turning out to be," Dinesh Karthik wrote on X. Varun comes up with sensational performance In the second T20I against South Africa, Varun Chakravarthy returned with a spell of 5-17 in his quota of four overs.

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Champions Trophy spot for Varun Chakravarthy? KKR spinner dominates Vijay Hazare charts
2 days, 14 hours ago

Champions Trophy spot for Varun Chakravarthy? KKR spinner dominates Vijay Hazare charts

India Today  

Tamil Nadu's Varun Chakravarthy is making a compelling case for selection ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy with consistent performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The leg-break googly bowler delivered a decisive five-wicket haul in Tamil Nadu's pre-quarterfinal clash against Rajasthan at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday, 9 January. The KKR spinner used his variations to trouble the …

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy
3 days, 22 hours ago

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

The hardcore Indian cricket fans may still be coming to terms with a prolonged season of Test cricket that eventually turned out to be a bitter pill to swallow. But the team management and the national selection panel have started planning for the next big test that’s lying ahead of the men’s cricket team, albeit in a different format. In …

SA vs IND: Varun Chakravarthy breaks Ashwin's record to make T20I history for India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SA vs IND: Varun Chakravarthy breaks Ashwin's record to make T20I history for India

India Today  

Varun Chakravarthy, on Wednesday, made history after becoming the Indian bowler with most wickets in a single bilateral T20I series. SA vs IND, 3rd T20I Updates Chakravarthy also became the first Indian bowler with 10 or more wickets in a single bilateral T20I series. Chakravarthy also became the 16th spinner to take 10 or more wickets in a bilateral T20I …

Varun Chakravarthy rewrites India's T20I record books with two-wicket haul in Centurion
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Varun Chakravarthy rewrites India's T20I record books with two-wicket haul in Centurion

India TV News  

Varun Chakravarthy shattered Ravichandran Ashwin's and Ravi Bishnoi's joint all-time record for India in T20Is on Wednesday with a two-wicket haul against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion. R Ashwin and Ravi Bishnoi jointly held the record for claiming the most wickets for India in a T20I bilateral series before Varun reduced it to dust on Wednesday. Notably, Ashwin …

Varun Chakravarthy needs two more wickets to break Ravichandran Ashwin's all-time India record
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Varun Chakravarthy needs two more wickets to break Ravichandran Ashwin's all-time India record

India TV News  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has emerged as Team India's reliable weapon in the shortest format of the game. The 33-year-old mystery spinner was the only reason India could dream of winning the second T20I at St. George's Park in Gqeberha after posting just 124 runs in their 20 overs. He requires two more wickets to break Ravichandran Ashwin's record for …

Varun Chakravarthy climbs 110 places, Axar-Hardik drop in updated ICC men's T20I bowling rankings
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Varun Chakravarthy climbs 110 places, Axar-Hardik drop in updated ICC men's T20I bowling rankings

India TV News  

Varun Chakravarthy was awarded with a massive ranking boost after his five-wicket haul in India's second T20I game against New Zealand. The experienced spinner picked eight wickets in the first two games and jumped 110 places up to the 66th position in the updated ICC men's T20I bowling rankings on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ravi Bishnoi remains the only Indian bowler in …

Varun Chakravarthy credits Gambhir for redemption with role clarity:'If you go for 30-40 runs, it doesn't matter'
2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy credits Gambhir for redemption with role clarity:'If you go for 30-40 runs, it doesn't matter'

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakravarthy’s strong form in the 2024 IPL saw him called back to the Indian national team after a few years out of the picture. India spinner Varun Chakravarthy captured 5/17 in the second T20I against South Africa at Gqeberha on Sunday, after taking 3/25 in the opening win at Durban. Chakravarthy’s success came following a 21-wicket season for KKR, …

Gambhir’s advice and domestic cricket grind: How Varun Chakravarthy turned his career around
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2 months ago

Gambhir’s advice and domestic cricket grind: How Varun Chakravarthy turned his career around

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy is back in Team India, taking regular wickets, thanks to a valuable advice from Gautam Gambhir and a relentless dedication to the domestic circuit. Stats | Varun Chakravarthy achieves a first; South Africa end India’s winning streak Reflecting on his blistering form after the match, Varun Chakravarthy said that the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided …

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Chakravarthy credits domestic grind, Gambhir’s role clarity for comeback form
2 months ago

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Chakravarthy credits domestic grind, Gambhir’s role clarity for comeback form

The Hindu  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has described the three-year gap from international cricket as “tough,” but credited the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided by new head coach Gautam Gambhir for helping him to regain his lost form. The 33-year-old spinner recorded his career-best figures of 5 for 17 in Sunday’s second T20I against South Africa, though his efforts …

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Getting five-for while defending 125 is incredible, says Suryakumar on Varun’s spell against South Africa
2 months ago

SA vs IND, 2nd T20I: Getting five-for while defending 125 is incredible, says Suryakumar on Varun’s spell against South Africa

The Hindu  

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav lavished praise on spinner Varun Chakravarthy for his magical figures of 5 for 17 during their three-wicket loss to South Africa in the second T20I here on Sunday. Chakaravarthy’s stunning spell reduced South Africa to 66 for 6 while chasing 125. MATCH REPORT: Varun Chakaravarthy’s 5/17 in vain as India loses to SA by three wickets …

IND vs SA: Varun Chakravarthy stamps his authority on South Africa, nearly helps India win two-in-two
2 months ago

IND vs SA: Varun Chakravarthy stamps his authority on South Africa, nearly helps India win two-in-two

Firstpost  

South Africa collected a thrilling three-wicket win in Gqeberha on Sunday to level the T20I series against India 1-1 with two games to go. The victory however, would have come a lot easier for the Proteas had it not been for Chakravarthy’s maiden international five-for Two days after they were thoroughly outplayed in Durban, South Africa fought back at Gqeberha’s …

Varun Chakravarthy leaves SKY spellbound with incredible show in losing cause: ‘Getting a fifer, defending 125…’
2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy leaves SKY spellbound with incredible show in losing cause: ‘Getting a fifer, defending 125…’

Hindustan Times  

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav was impressed with his bowlers, who put up a solid fightback in the second T20I despite a three-wicket loss against South Africa on Sunday. The skipper reserved big praise for spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who claimed his maiden five-wicket haul and pulled India back in the game. The Indian captain said that Varun worked really hard …

Dinesh Karthik demands Varun Chakravarthy's selection for Champions Trophy 2025
2 months ago

Dinesh Karthik demands Varun Chakravarthy's selection for Champions Trophy 2025

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik wants India to spinner Varun Chakravarthy for the Champions Trophy 2025. However, his sensational performance left Dinesh Karthik in awe who said that India will be making a ‘grave error’ if they don’t select him in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Chakravarthy's remarkable return to international cricket He finally made his comeback to …

Varun Chakravarthy reveals Gambhir's words of clarity after career turnaround
2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy reveals Gambhir's words of clarity after career turnaround

India Today  

India wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed head coach Gautam Gambhir’s words which helped him get the role clarity in the team on his comeback. Notably, Chakravarthy recently made a comeback in the team after almost three years in the recent T20I series against Bangladesh. Chakravarthy has carried his form in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa having scalped eight …

IND vs SA: Varun Chakaravarthy creates unwanted world record despite picking up five-wicket haul in 2nd T20I
2 months ago

IND vs SA: Varun Chakaravarthy creates unwanted world record despite picking up five-wicket haul in 2nd T20I

India TV News  

Varun Chakaravarthy shined for India in the second T20I against South Africa played at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday. Meanwhile, Chakaravarthy created an unwanted world record by registering the best figures from a full-member nation team in a losing cause. Best figures in losing cause in T20Is 5/17 - Varun Chakaravarthy vs South Africa in 2024 5/22 - …

Varun Chakravarthy 2.0: How spinner rebooted himself to find success in T20s
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2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy 2.0: How spinner rebooted himself to find success in T20s

India Today  

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy registered his career-best figures of 5 for 17 in the second T20I against South Africa, though his efforts could not prevent India from losing the game. Playing against South Africa in Gqeberha, Varun was one of India's high points in an otherwise miserable game, where they lost by 3 wickets in a low-scoring thriller. The Kolkata …

Varun Chakravarthy rues 2nd T20I loss: Wanted to win match on son's birthday
2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy rues 2nd T20I loss: Wanted to win match on son's birthday

India Today  

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy rued the fact the team was not able to win the 2nd T20I match against South Africa. Varun revealed that, 10 November was his son's birthday, and it would have been really special if India would have clinched the thriller against South Africa in Gqeberha. "It's my son's birthday today, so he's turning 2 and yeah, …

IND vs SA, 2nd T20 Stats: Varun Chakravarthy achieves a first; South Africa end India’s winning streak
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2 months ago

IND vs SA, 2nd T20 Stats: Varun Chakravarthy achieves a first; South Africa end India’s winning streak

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy, continued to dazzle for India and nearly helped them go 2-0 up against South Africa in Gqeberha despite their modest total of 124/6 as the leg-spinner followed up his haul of 3/25 in Durban with outstanding figures of 5/17 on Sunday. Indian leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy registered his maiden international five-wicket haul and only his second in the T20 …

Varun Chakaravarthy’s 5/17 in vain as India loses to SA by three wickets in 2nd T20I
2 months ago

Varun Chakaravarthy’s 5/17 in vain as India loses to SA by three wickets in 2nd T20I

The Hindu  

Leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy’s career-best 5 for 17 went in vain as India suffered a three-wicket loss to South Africa in the second T20I at the St. George’s Oval on Sunday. The 33-year-old’s stunning performance helped India reduce SA to 66 for 6 while chasing 125 but Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee took the hosts home in 19 overs, ending India’s …

Varun Chakravarthy’s fifer goes in vain as South Africa register three-wicket win in second T20I
2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy’s fifer goes in vain as South Africa register three-wicket win in second T20I

Hindustan Times  

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s magical craftiness en route a maiden fifer remained a mere footnote as South Africa rode on the stubbornness of Tristan Stubbs to eke out a three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring second T20I on Sunday. David Miller’s tentative prod off the first ball he faced met with thin air as the straight one from the Indian …

Varun Chakaravarthy equals Kuldeep Yadav's incredible feat with a stunning five-wicket haul vs SA in 2nd T20I
2 months ago

Varun Chakaravarthy equals Kuldeep Yadav's incredible feat with a stunning five-wicket haul vs SA in 2nd T20I

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakaravarthy spun his web around the South African batters in an attempt to pull India back into the game from a tricky position in the 2nd T20I on Sunday. Varun shifted the momentum in India's favour with an incredible spell as he completed his maiden five-wicket haul, which included the crucial scalps of Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David …

Varun Chakravarthy becomes 5th Indian to take up 5-wicket-haul in T20Is
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2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy becomes 5th Indian to take up 5-wicket-haul in T20Is

India Today  

India mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy took his maiden 5-wicket-haul in T20I cricket on Sunday, November 10. Despite conditions slightly conducive to fast bowling, Varun found impeccable lines and lengths and outfoxed the likes of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller to leave South Africa reeling. Indians with 5-wicket-hauls in T20Is However, Varun was not the one to let go, as he …

"Varun Chakravarthy has come on leaps and bounds": Boucher reflects on India spinner's display against Proteas in 1st T20I
2 months ago

"Varun Chakravarthy has come on leaps and bounds": Boucher reflects on India spinner's display against Proteas in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : Following India's 61-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20I, former cricketer Mark Boucher reflected on Men in Blue spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance in the game and said that he bowled briskly. "Varun Chakravarthy has come on leaps and bounds": Boucher reflects on India spinner's display against Proteas in 1st T20I Varun Chakaravarthy picked up three wickets …

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa

India Today  

India have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, with two notable first-time call-ups: Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak. Ramandeep Singh, a 29-year-old all-rounder, showcased his big-hitting ability with 125 runs in the IPL final. Vijaykumar Vyshak, a 27-year-old right-arm medium pacer, impressed with 10 wickets in the Duleep Trophy. Both players will add fresh …

'Paid PR': KKR player posts cryptic Instagram story after being ignored for India's squad for Zimbabwe tour
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Paid PR': KKR player posts cryptic Instagram story after being ignored for India's squad for Zimbabwe tour

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders' star spinner Varun Charkravarthy expressed his frustration after being ignored for India's squad for the Zimbabwe tour on Monday, June 24. Image Source : VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY/INSTAGRAMVarun Chakravarthy's Instagram Stories on June 24, 2024 Notably, Rinku Singh was the only KKR player to make the team despite their dominant performance throughout the IPL 2024. Captain Shreyas Iyer, emerging …

'Selector told him to work on his batting, fielding': Abhishek Nayar explains sudden Team India snub of KKR superstar
7 months ago

'Selector told him to work on his batting, fielding': Abhishek Nayar explains sudden Team India snub of KKR superstar

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders' star spinner Varun Chakravarthy quickly rose to prominence in Indian cricket, captivating everyone with his mysterious spin that led to his India debut in 2021. Chennai: Kolkata Knight Riders players celebrate with the Indian Premier League 2024 trophy after winning the final match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at MA Chidambaram Stadium However, Chakaravarthy's performance in the tournament was …

IPL 2024 Qualifier 1: Kolkata Knight Riders storm into finals as Starc deflates Hyderabad's scary juggernaut
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024 Qualifier 1: Kolkata Knight Riders storm into finals as Starc deflates Hyderabad's scary juggernaut

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed in-form Surnrisers Hyderabad with a dominant all-round performance to storm into the IPL 2024 final on Tuesday, May 21. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who finished second ahead of Rajasthan Royals after thrashing PBKS in their final league-stage match, started with the same playing eleven but struggled to match Kolkata's top-notch performance with both bat and ball. Chasing a …

IPL 2024, RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals aim to snap losing streak and secure No. 2 spot against Kolkata Knight Riders
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024, RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals aim to snap losing streak and secure No. 2 spot against Kolkata Knight Riders

The Hindu  

An alert from the National Disaster Management Authority bears grim prognoses about impending thunderstorms, rain and gusty wind for the residents here ahead of Rajasthan Royals versus Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League’s last group-stage fixture. That the match at Barsapara Stadium may end up deciding whether Sanju Samson’s men finish in the top two, may have the dugout addressing …

Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal? Sehwag picks spinner to partner Ravindra Jadeja in India's T20 World Cup campaign
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal? Sehwag picks spinner to partner Ravindra Jadeja in India's T20 World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

Yuzvendra Chahal has been in sizzling form for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, and is also their highest wicket taker currently with 14 wickets in 12 matches. But India legend Virender Sehwag still isn't convinced that Chahal deserved to be included in the playing XI for India's T20 World Cup campaign. Despite being one of the best spinners in India …

KKR vs DC, IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy credits Shah Rukh Khan’s advice for his bounce back
8 months, 1 week ago

KKR vs DC, IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy credits Shah Rukh Khan’s advice for his bounce back

The Hindu  

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy was pleased to bounce back and contribute in his team’s win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens on Monday. Varun, who improved from none for 46 in three overs against PBKS to three for 16 in four overs against DC, said his team’s support was crucial. Shah Rukh …

IPL 2024: Chakravarthy, Salt propel KKR to seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals
8 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2024: Chakravarthy, Salt propel KKR to seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy worked his magic to claim three important wickets before Phil Salt's scintillating half-century as Kolkata Knight Riders secured a convincing seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Monday. Chakravarthy shone in the middle overs following Vaibhav Arora's fine start that limited Delhi to a modest 153/9 after Rishabh Pant opted to bat. Rishabh …

Dinesh Karthik fires T20 World Cup challenge to Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson after Rohit Sharma's green signal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dinesh Karthik fires T20 World Cup challenge to Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson after Rohit Sharma's green signal

Hindustan Times  

With just about a week left before BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announces the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has thrown his name in the race to make the national team, yet again, for the ICC event. Karthik's comment came days after India captain Rohit Sharma subtly mentioned that the senior cricketer is in …

I’m 100 per cent ready to play Twenty20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik
8 months, 3 weeks ago

I’m 100 per cent ready to play Twenty20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik

The Hindu  

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who has been in phenomenal form in this IPL, has not given up on his dream to play for India again and would do "everything he can to be in that flight" to the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies next month. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India …

Varun Chakravarthy shockingly alleges 'someone spread fake injury news' to sideline him from Team India
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Varun Chakravarthy shockingly alleges 'someone spread fake injury news' to sideline him from Team India

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakravarthy was expected to be a wild card for Team India in the 2021 T20 World Cup. On the back of two stellar consecutive seasons for Kolkata Knight Riders, where he picked up 17 wickets at an economy rate of 6.84 in 2020 and 18 wickets at 6.58 runs per over in 2021, when the team had reached the …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakaravarthy makes return to Tamil Nadu squad; Dinesh Karthik to lead
1 year, 2 months ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakaravarthy makes return to Tamil Nadu squad; Dinesh Karthik to lead

The Hindu  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been included in Tamil Nadu’s 16-man Vijay Hazare Trophy squad for the first time since his debut season in 2018. Meanwhile, left-handed batter R. Vimal Khumar received his maiden call-up for Tamil Nadu after his impressive run in the Men’s under-23 one-day tournament, where he has scored 468 runs from seven matches. Tamil Nadu has …

Dinesh Karthik to lead Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24
1 year, 2 months ago

Dinesh Karthik to lead Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24

The Hindu  

K. Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day tournament in Mumbai from November 25 to December 5. The wicket-keeper batter last led the State side in the 2021 season in white ball cricket, the highlight of which was the team’s Syed Mushtaq Ali triumph. But the all-rounder could be …

Rohit Sharma: World Cup wins don’t come on platter, India ‘desperate’ to win it
1 year, 5 months ago

Rohit Sharma: World Cup wins don’t come on platter, India ‘desperate’ to win it

The Hindu  

Skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said India is “desperate” to break its ICC trophy drought in the upcoming World Cup and is armed with “inner “confidence” and “self-belief” to win the title. “Last year also we did the same thing — the T20 World Cup was there, so we didn’t play one-day cricket. Difficult to have all players with vital …

Missing out on Varun Chakravarthy still hurts: CSK coach Fleming
1 year, 7 months ago

Missing out on Varun Chakravarthy still hurts: CSK coach Fleming

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming rued the lost opportunity to pick their former net bowler Varun Chakravarthy at the IPL auctions, saying missing out on him "still hurts us". Playing his first IPL game at the Chepauk, the Tamil Nadu off-spinner played a vital role in Kolkata Knight Riders's six-wicket win over CSK on Sunday. CSK returned to …

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023: Missing out on Chakravarthy still hurts; he tortured us in nets for years, says Fleming
1 year, 7 months ago

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023: Missing out on Chakravarthy still hurts; he tortured us in nets for years, says Fleming

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming rued the lost opportunity to pick their former net bowler Varun Chakravarthy at the IPL auctions, saying missing out on him “still hurts us”. Playing his first IPL game at the Chepauk, The Tamil Nadu off-spinner played a vital role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ six-wicket win over CSK on Sunday. He bowled very …

IPL 2023: KKR’s Varun Chakaravarthy rediscovers form
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: KKR’s Varun Chakaravarthy rediscovers form

The Hindu  

The popular theory is that a ‘mystery spinner’ not named Rashid Khan either dies a quick death or slowly slips into inconsequence. In last year’s Indian Premier League, that fate had seemingly befallen Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakaravarthy. RCB vs KKR, IPL 2023: Varun, Suyash shine as Kolkata Knight Riders beats Royal Challengers Bangalore “You have to be confident every …

Fit to fight: Varun Chakaravarthy solves the mystery
1 year, 8 months ago

Fit to fight: Varun Chakaravarthy solves the mystery

Hindustan Times  

For quite some time, the biggest mystery about Varun Chakaravarthy seemed to be his fitness status rather than anything he delivered with the ball in hand. He has already taken nine wickets — three more than last year — in six matches at an economy of 7.52, numbers which suggest he is KKR’s most important bowler this season. “Varun showed …

KKR Probable Playing XI IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders squad composition, new players, top picks in auction
2 years ago

KKR Probable Playing XI IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders squad composition, new players, top picks in auction

The Hindu  

Kolkata Knight Riders had the smallest purse remaining ahead of the IPL 2023 auction, but managed to make a few clever buys with the resources it had at its disposal. RCB Probable Playing XI IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore squad composition, top picks KKR PROBABLE PLAYING XI: N. Jagadeesan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Shardul …

Only Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid can explain India's 'big mistake' at T20 World Cup, says former star batter
2 years, 1 month ago

Only Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid can explain India's 'big mistake' at T20 World Cup, says former star batter

Hindustan Times  

India will be up against New Zealand in what will be their first series since their semi-final exit from the 2022 T20 World Cup. It gives a chance for India to start picking up the pieces after the spectacular 10-wicket loss to England that ended their World Cup campaign. India were knocked out in the semi-finals Among the many issues …

Don't expect consistency from...: Kris Srikkanth makes bold statement on India superstar amid T20 World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Don't expect consistency from...: Kris Srikkanth makes bold statement on India superstar amid T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth expects superstar Rishabh Pant to replace Dinesh Karthik as Team India has been dealt a massive blow after their crucial encounter against South Africa in the Super 12 stage of the ICC World T20 2022 on Sunday. The senior gloveman and India's oldest playing member at the T20 World Cup 2022 has reportedly suffered a …

No surprises: India don't experiment with team selection
2 years, 3 months ago

No surprises: India don't experiment with team selection

Hindustan Times  

After the disappointment of last year’s T20 World Cup in the UAE where favourites India failed to make the knockout rounds, the national selectors have made six changes from that squad in the 15 which were named on Monday to take the flight down under. It could be argued that despite the much-talked-about sweeping round of experimentation over the past …

Asia Cup 2022: Playing Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is right decision, says Harbhajan Singh
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Playing Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is right decision, says Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh backed India's decision to play Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, saying the senior national team should make the best use of the veteran wicketkeeper's batting form. In a move that helped raise a few eyebrows, India opted to play Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh …

IND vs SA 5th T20I: Three major talking points ahead of series decider
2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs SA 5th T20I: Three major talking points ahead of series decider

India TV News  

Highlights India will look to clinch the series 3-2 at Chinnaswamy Temba Bavuma is missing out of the 5th T20I Keshav Maharaj is leading the side in the final T20I When it was announced that the Proteas will take a tour to India for a five-match T20I series, little did anyone expect them to challenge India and display a fiery …

Watch: Dinesh Karthik has his say on Nadal vs Federer and Messi vs Ronaldo debate
2 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Dinesh Karthik has his say on Nadal vs Federer and Messi vs Ronaldo debate

India TV News  

Dinesh Karthik has been a force to reckon with as a finisher in a recent while. His exploits in the IPL have given him a second wind in the Indian T20 team and kept alive his dream of winning India a World Cup. Although Karthik did not get to bat much in the 1st T20 vs South Africa, the RCB …

'That's why he's been picked...': Rahul Dravid identifies Dinesh Karthik's role ahead of 1st India vs South Africa T20I
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'That's why he's been picked...': Rahul Dravid identifies Dinesh Karthik's role ahead of 1st India vs South Africa T20I

Hindustan Times  

One thing constant in India's training session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi ahead of the first T20I against South Africa was Dinesh Karthik's broad smile. And if India head coach Rahul Dravid is to be believed, Karthik can well get the finisher's role in the series opener on June 9. Dinesh Karthik looks on ahead of 1st …

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