India vs Sri Lanka: 'He’s got an X-factor,' says Laxman as he praises Varun Chakravarthy on his debut performance
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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 that the 'mystery surrounding his bowling' gives the spinner an X factor. "He can bowl with the new ball, he can come and take wickets whenever the captain and the team wants to break a partnership – that means he’s got an X-factor," Laxman added.

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