'I had to change everything about my bowling': Varun Chakravarthy on his three-year absence from Indian team
1 month, 1 week ago

'I had to change everything about my bowling': Varun Chakravarthy on his three-year absence from Indian team

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Varun Chakravarthy's return to the Indian team has been a blockbuster one. From being away from the Indian team for about three years, the mystery spinner has picked 13 wickets in six T20Is since his return. After registering his best T20 figures of 5/17, the spinner opened up on the three-year gap of his absence from the Indian team. The Kolkata Knight Riders spinner also revealed how he worked on bowling overspin from the side spin he used to bowl earlier.

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SA vs IND: Varun Chakravarthy breaks Ashwin's record to make T20I history for India
1 month, 1 week 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 climbs 110 places, Axar-Hardik drop in updated ICC men's T20I bowling rankings
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1 month, 1 week 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'
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

Varun Chakravarthy leaves SKY spellbound with incredible show in losing cause: ‘Getting a fifer, defending 125…’
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Varun Chakravarthy reveals Gambhir's words of clarity after career turnaround
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Varun Chakravarthy 2.0: How spinner rebooted himself to find success in T20s
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

Dinesh Karthik demands Varun Chakravarthy's selection for Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 1 week 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’s fifer goes in vain as South Africa register three-wicket win in second T20I
1 month, 1 week 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 Chakravarthy becomes 5th Indian to take up 5-wicket-haul in T20Is
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

I have completely shifted to overspin from sidespin: Varun Chakaravarthy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

I have completely shifted to overspin from sidespin: Varun Chakaravarthy

New Indian Express  

GWALIOR: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy says he is reaping the rewards of putting over-spin on the ball instead of side-spin following his successful India comeback. "I used to be a side-spin bowler, but right now, I have completely shifted to being an over-spin bowler," said Varun after playing a part in India's seven-wicket win. A catch was dropped in Varun's …

Varun Chakravarthy shockingly alleges 'someone spread fake injury news' to sideline him from Team India
10 months, 1 week 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 …

'You played him in T20 WC, then dropped quickly': Aakash Chopra dismayed at major omission for Asian Games squad
1 year, 5 months ago

'You played him in T20 WC, then dropped quickly': Aakash Chopra dismayed at major omission for Asian Games squad

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this week, the BCCI announced a second-string squad for the Asian Games, with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side. The matches at the continental multi-sport event wll be played in T20 format, and the board has put significant consideration into this year's Indian Premier League performances in picking the squad. However, there's one glaring absence from the India squad for …

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: Good season for me, I have been working on my leg spin, says Varun Chakaravarthy
1 year, 7 months ago

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023: Good season for me, I have been working on my leg spin, says Varun Chakaravarthy

India Today  

Varun Chakaravarthy's spin show alongside Sunil Narine helped KKR to restrict CSK to 144/6 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on Sunday. I’ve been working on my leg spin, good to see it went well," Chakaravarthy said in the mid-innings interview. "Last season, I used to bowl cross seam leg seam, so this time I’m mixing it up with cross …

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 …

WATCH: Meet Vyshak Vijaykumar who picked 3/20 on debut for RCB
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH: Meet Vyshak Vijaykumar who picked 3/20 on debut for RCB

The Hindu  

Karnataka pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak had a dream debut to his IPL career as he dismissed Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner in his first over. Vyshak ended with three for 20 from his four overs after removing Lalit Yadav in his final over and registered the best bowling figures for an Indian on debut for RCB. Vyshak, the quickest bowler in …

Who is RCB pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak who dismissed David Warner on IPL debut?
1 year, 8 months ago

Who is RCB pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak who dismissed David Warner on IPL debut?

The Hindu  

Karnataka pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak had a dream debut to his IPL career as he dismissed Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner in his first over. The debut gets better for Vyshak Axar Patel dismissed for a 14-ball 21 DC - 8⃣0⃣-6⃣ LIVE UPDATES➡️https://t.co/Pd1FYHMOLB#RCBvDC#IPL2023pic.twitter.com/S9RfyTWd82 — Sportstar April 15, 2023 Vyshak, the quickest bowler in the Karnataka side on the domestic circuit, was …

'Rohit bhai told me before IPL, 'you might have to bowl in...'': Chahal's big revelation over his transformation in T20s
2 years, 4 months ago

'Rohit bhai told me before IPL, 'you might have to bowl in...'': Chahal's big revelation over his transformation in T20s

Hindustan Times  

Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket taker for India in T20 international matches. India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal with Captain Rohit Sharma The leg-spinner has thrived since his return to the side last year and in an interview with YouTube channel Sports Yaari, Chahal said he has been given the liberty to bowl by captain Rohit Sharma. Elaborating further, Chahal said …

IPL 2022: Feel Like Shane Warne Is Watching Me From Heaven, Says Chahal
2 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2022: Feel Like Shane Warne Is Watching Me From Heaven, Says Chahal

The Quint  

Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Monday credited his success in IPL 2022 to the closely knit group and said playing for the franchise has made him feel that legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne, who had led the team in the inaugural season to winning the trophy and died unexpectedly in March this year, has been watching him bowl from heaven. …

'If I were at MI, I'd have bowled him': Harbhajan says Indian youngster has potential to be 'spin-bowling all-rounder'
2 years, 8 months ago

'If I were at MI, I'd have bowled him': Harbhajan says Indian youngster has potential to be 'spin-bowling all-rounder'

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Indians are at the bottom of the table in the 2022 Indian Premier League with no wins in six games so far. The 19-year-old youngster has made significant contributions in the middle and the lower-middle order for the Mumbai Indians, and has impressed the fans and former cricketers alike with his positive approach with the bat – regardless …

IPL 2021: It's what you do in the second half that matters, says RR spinner Tabraiz Shamsi
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021: It's what you do in the second half that matters, says RR spinner Tabraiz Shamsi

Firstpost  

IPL resumes on Sunday after being suspended in May due to COVID cases in its bio-bubble. Dubai: Rajasthan Royals are currently not in the top four of the IPL points table but their World No 1 T20 spinner Tabraiz Shamsi believes it won’t matter when the COVID-hit league resumes on Sunday as it would be a fresh start for all …

‘T20 is a harder game, not going to be easy for him’: Muralitharan reacts to India youngster’s international debut
3 years, 4 months ago

‘T20 is a harder game, not going to be easy for him’: Muralitharan reacts to India youngster’s international debut

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakravarthy, who is also known as the mystery spinner, made his international debut in the 1st T20I game against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan: File photo Chakravarthy removed Dasun Shanaka for 16 as wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan affected a lightning-fast stumping to get rid of the Sri Lankan skipper in the 18th over. Former cricketers …

India vs Sri Lanka: 'He’s got an X-factor,' says Laxman as he praises Varun Chakravarthy on his debut performance
3 years, 4 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: 'He’s got an X-factor,' says Laxman as he praises Varun Chakravarthy on his debut performance

Hindustan Times  

India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs on Sunday in the first T20I to take 1-0 lead in the the three-match series. India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I - Highlights The third spinner in the game for India was debutant Varun Chakravarthy, who finally made his Team India debut. Former India batsman VVS Laxman lavished praise on Chakravarthy and said …

India vs Sri Lanka: L Sivaramakrishnan backs Varun Chakravarthy, Rahul Chahar to make a case for T20 World Cup
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: L Sivaramakrishnan backs Varun Chakravarthy, Rahul Chahar to make a case for T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

Sivaramakrishnan also said the Indian team management should also discuss Ravichandran Ashwin’s name for the T20 World Cup. Former Indian spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has backed the likes of Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Chahar to make an impact in the upcoming limited-over series against Sri Lanka and make a strong case for themselves for this year’s T20 World Cup in the …

When RR’s Pace Hero Chetan Sakariya Nearly Abandoned His Dreams
3 years, 8 months ago

When RR’s Pace Hero Chetan Sakariya Nearly Abandoned His Dreams

The Quint  

“KL Rahul was set and the plan was to not give him any pace. I was not getting picked for my state team or district teams and my friends and relatives would say that the road ahead is very tough. Such thoughts crossed my mind but then I played a school tournament and finally made my comeback.” Ahead of IPL …

IPL 2021: From Rashid Khan to Varun Chakravarthy - 5 spinners to watch out for
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: From Rashid Khan to Varun Chakravarthy - 5 spinners to watch out for

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League is back home with IPL 2021. File photo of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rashid Khan Spinners tend to go for runs in T2OIs, especially leg spinners, but that also provides them with a greater opportunity to take wickets. Before they spin their web, deceive the batsmen with variations, let's glance through some of the spinners to watch out …

Spinners hope to revive their mystery in IPL 2021
3 years, 8 months ago

Spinners hope to revive their mystery in IPL 2021

Hindustan Times  

“The ball was gripping the surface, but not turning much.” KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy bagged 17 wickets in 13 matches in IPL 2020 in the UAE. Before the 2018 IPL, he got a chance to bowl at the CSK nets, and was spotted by KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik and the team’s analyst. After taking 17 wickets in 2018—Kuldeep’s most productive season—he …

Jaydev Unadkat gears up for IPL 2021 2nd phase with changed bowling action
3 years, 9 months ago

Jaydev Unadkat gears up for IPL 2021 2nd phase with changed bowling action

India TV News  

One of the most experienced players at Rajasthan Royals, Saurashtra’s captain Jaydev Unadkat had a fruitful start to IPL 2021, picking up 3/15 in his first appearance for the team, and already matching last season’s wicket tally with seven league matches remaining. Nowadays, to be honest, it’s not about one leader in the pack, everyone who is coming in has …

India squad for Australia tour: Varun Chakravarthy - from first IPL five-wicket haul to maiden T20I call-up
4 years, 1 month ago

India squad for Australia tour: Varun Chakravarthy - from first IPL five-wicket haul to maiden T20I call-up

The Hindu  

Two days after his maiden five-wicket haul in the Indian Premier League, spinner Varun Chakravarthy earned his maiden Team India call-up for the T20 series in Australia later this year. IPL: Top 10 bowlers with the best economy-rate Varun Chakravarthy - A tale of hope and redemption The 28-year-old mystery spinner was bought for a whopping Rs. Varun earned the …

Varun Chakravarthy, architect to Team India spinner
4 years, 1 month ago

Varun Chakravarthy, architect to Team India spinner

The Hindu  

Varun Chakravarthy loves to use the word ‘surreal’ in his interviews. From being a tennis-ball cricketer — a fast bowler and a wicketkeeper initially — to riding his scooter to SRM University to study architecture, Chakravarthy has taken a quantum leap to earn a spot in the Indian cricket team for the T20Is in Australia in November. READ: Varun Chakravarthy …

'It feels surreal', says Varun Chakravarthy after getting maiden India call-up
4 years, 1 month ago

'It feels surreal', says Varun Chakravarthy after getting maiden India call-up

Firstpost  

Varun, who only started taking his spin bowling seriously in 2018, said he was not expecting to be picked in the national team. Sharjah: “It feels surreal,” said the architect-turned-mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy after he got a maiden India call-up for the T20 series in Australia following his exploits for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL. “I pretty much …

Varun Chakravarthy Earns Indian T20I Berth on Good IPL Show
4 years, 1 month ago

Varun Chakravarthy Earns Indian T20I Berth on Good IPL Show

The Quint  

“It is not just the fifer ; it is the way he has bowled in the entire tournament, so far. It just shows that dreams do come true,” said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar during TV commentary during the KKR-KXIP game on Monday. Former India spinner Murali Kartik, who was commentating on TV, brought out the other salient feature of …

India tour of Australia: Varun Chakravarthy's journey tells you dreams do come true, says Sunil Gavaskar
4 years, 1 month ago

India tour of Australia: Varun Chakravarthy's journey tells you dreams do come true, says Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was rewarded for his performance in IPL 2020 with a maiden India call-up. In 11 matches, Varun Chakravarthy has picked up 13 wickets so far for KKR in IPL 2020. Varun Chakravarthy's story puts a smile on my face: Gavaskar Speaking to Star Sports, former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar said …

IPL 2020: After maiden 5-wicket haul, KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy recalls 'surreal' cricket journey
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020: After maiden 5-wicket haul, KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy recalls 'surreal' cricket journey

India Today  

As recently as 2018, Varun Chakravarthy was playing in Tamil Nadu Cricket Association fourth-division league but the architect-turned mystery spinner's rise to the top of competitive cricket has been nothing but 'surreal'. IPL 2020, KKR vs DC: Highlights Varun Chakravarthy said it was a surreal experience, picking up 5 wickets on Saturday and gave a sneak peek into his bowling …

IPL 2020 | 'Bowling to MS Dhoni felt surreal', says KKR's Varun Chakravarthy
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | 'Bowling to MS Dhoni felt surreal', says KKR's Varun Chakravarthy

India TV News  

Rahul Tripathi shined for the Kolkata Knight Riders with the bat, as he top-scored with 81 off 51 deliveries to steer the side to a competitive score of 167. While Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were brilliant in the death overs, Varun Chakravarthy forced a key moment in the game as he dismissed CSK captain MS Dhoni in the 17th …

Varun Chakravarthy - A tale of hope and redemption - IPL 2020 News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Varun Chakravarthy - A tale of hope and redemption - IPL 2020 News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Life is a lot about second chances. It is in this context that the 29-year-old Chakravarthy’s successes for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL is a heart-warming tale of hope and redemption. As Tamil Nadu’s captain in the game’s shorter versions, Dinesh Karthik comprehended Chakravarthy’s worth. In the auction for this year’s IPL edition, Karthik played an influential role …

IPL: Muralitharan bowls at SRH nets, backs Bayliss to shine
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL: Muralitharan bowls at SRH nets, backs Bayliss to shine

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan spin legend and bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Muttiah Muralitharan, said the inclusion of Trevor Bayliss as head coach could mean a different way of thinking ahead of the Indian Premier League 2020 that starts in the United Arab Emirates from September 19. So we know each other and hopefully TB will do a better job,” the spin …

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