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 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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U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final
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U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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SA vs IND: VVS Laxman hails India's fearless approach in ongoing T20I series

India Today  

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

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1 month, 1 week ago

SA vs IND: Tilak Varma, Arshdeep, Varun break multiple records in Centurion T20I

India Today  

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1 month, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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Varun Chakravarthy leaves SKY spellbound with incredible show in losing cause: ‘Getting a fifer, defending 125…’
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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 goes out of his way to vouch for Varun Chakravarthy for Champions Trophy: 'Grave mistake if India...'
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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 …

'I had to change everything about my bowling': Varun Chakravarthy on his three-year absence from Indian team
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

Dinesh Karthik demands Varun Chakravarthy's selection for Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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Varun Chakravarthy 2.0: How spinner rebooted himself to find success in T20s
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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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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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 …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday’s Twenty20 opener in Dambulla. Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who took three of New Zealand’s wickets after the tourists opted to bat, sealed Sri Lanka’s win in style when he pulled Jacob Duffy for a six over …

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20

Associated Press  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka spinners clipped the New Zealand batters on a turning pitch to win a low-scoring first Twenty20 by four wickets on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as they bowled out New Zealand for 135 in 19.3 overs. New Zealand fast bowler Zakary Foulkes picked up three wickets in three …

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

SL vs NZ: Charith Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka halt New Zealand's freight train
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs NZ: Charith Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka halt New Zealand's freight train

India Today  

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Left-Arm Spinners' Domination: Mitchell Santner's Heroic Display in Pune Highlights India's Vulnerability
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Left-Arm Spinners' Domination: Mitchell Santner's Heroic Display in Pune Highlights India's Vulnerability

Firstpost  

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner shines in Pune, claiming the Player of the Match award for his 13-wicket haul across three days. His performance highlights the resilience of the Black Caps, who fought back after losing the first Test in Bengaluru. The match also sheds light on the issue of left-arm spinners, with Santner becoming the third bowler in Test history …

Asalanka and Madushka Lead Sri Lanka to Five-Wicket Win in Rain-Hit Game
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2 months ago

Asalanka and Madushka Lead Sri Lanka to Five-Wicket Win in Rain-Hit Game

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket win over West Indies in their opening match of the ICC World Cup Super 12 on Sunday. Nishan Madushka scored a half-century on debut and shared a 137-run partnership with captain Charith Asalanka. Sri Lanka reached 234-5 with 31 deliveries to spare after rain halted the proceedings at Pallekele.

Test debut for Sri Lanka spinner Nishan Peiris in 2nd match against New Zealand
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Test debut for Sri Lanka spinner Nishan Peiris in 2nd match against New Zealand

Associated Press  

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win

The Hindu  

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory on Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. “Disappointed we didn’t get enough lead in the first innings,” New Zealand skipper Tim Southee said. “We had the game in the hand, but we threw it away.” ‘Sensational’ O’Rourke lauded O’Rourke, …

Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to victory over NZ in 1st test
3 months ago

Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to victory over NZ in 1st test

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya delivered a stellar five-wicket haul in the second innings and nine wickets overall, to lead Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test. In Jayasuriya’s next over, he bowled last man William O’Rourke for a duck, sealing Sri Lanka’s victory in a tightly contested match and the …

1st Test: Jayasuriya takes five to lead Sri Lanka to 1-0 series lead vs New Zealand
3 months ago

1st Test: Jayasuriya takes five to lead Sri Lanka to 1-0 series lead vs New Zealand

India Today  

Star spinner Prabath Jayasuriya picked a superb five-wicket haul to help Sri Lanka secure a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test match in Galle, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Monday. Prabath Jayasuriya’s five-wicket haul scripts a memorable Sri Lanka win over New Zealand 👏 ðŸ‡ñ🇰 go up 1-0 in the series ðŸ”å#WTC25 | …

Sri Lanka beats England by 8 wickets for only its fourth test victory on English soil
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka beats England by 8 wickets for only its fourth test victory on English soil

Associated Press  

LONDON — Sri Lanka earned only its fourth test victory on English soil after an unbeaten century by opener Pathum Nissanka helped secure an eight-wicket win in the third and final match of the series against England at The Oval on Monday. Starting Day 4 on 94-1 and requiring 125 more runs to win, the Sri Lankans needed barely two …

Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse

Hindustan Times  

Michael Vaughan has warned England against "take the mick out of the game" after a careless batting display against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval. Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse England, well-placed at 221-3 come stumps on the opening day, were dismissed for 325 all out in their first innings as …

Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford
4 months ago

Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford

The Independent  

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Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV
4 months ago

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV

India TV News  

Sri Lanka confirmed their playing XI for the first Test against England to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday, August 21. The engine room for Sri Lanka in the middle, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal will be key for the visitors if they have to challenge England in their own backyard. A …

SL vs IND: Theekshana takes a dig at 'good wickets' and 'small boundaries' in India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs IND: Theekshana takes a dig at 'good wickets' and 'small boundaries' in India

India Today  

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a dig at the small boundaries and good wickets in India after Sri Lanka’s historic series win over the Men in Blue. Notably, Sri Lanka beat India by 110 runs in the third and final ODI of the series on Wednesday, August 7 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Commenting on India’s series defeat, Theekshana said …

Sri Lanka spinners put India's name in unwanted record book after historic win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka spinners put India's name in unwanted record book after historic win

Hindustan Times  

Colombo, : Spinners became India's worst nightmare in their first bilateral series defeat against Sri Lanka since 1997. Sri Lanka spinners put India's name in unwanted record book after historic win Sri Lanka had the opportunity to bowl second in the three ODIs, and their spinners made the most of the turning conditions that were on offer in Colombo. The …

IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka crush India by 110 runs to win ODI series 2-0
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka crush India by 110 runs to win ODI series 2-0

The Hindu  

For the third match in a row, the Sri Lankan spinners spun a web around the mighty Indian batting to bowl their side to a sensational 2-0 series triumph after beating the Men in Blue by a mammoth 110 runs in the third and final one-day international at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The win also marked …

Sri Lanka beats India in a bilateral ODI series for the first time since 1997
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka beats India in a bilateral ODI series for the first time since 1997

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka ended a long drought of 27 years without beating India in a bilateral one-day international series when it surged to an emphatic 110-run win in the third and final match on Wednesday. India hadn’t lost a bilateral ODI series to Sri Lanka since 1997, but was bowled out for 138 in just 26.1 overs …

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

India will clash with Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. India likely XI Batters - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer All-Rounders - Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag Wicketkeeper - KL Rahul Bowlers - Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Sri Lanka likely XI Batters - Charith …

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The most immediate reaction to the mistakes in a tied match that could have been won handsomely should have been to ensure they weren’t repeated in the next one. The venue hadn’t changed, India were again asked to chase, Sri Lanka’s lower order was once again given a reprieve which they exploited to put up a similar score, Rohit …

Vandersay takes 6 wickets and Sri Lanka beats India by 32 runs in 2nd ODI to lead series 1-0
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vandersay takes 6 wickets and Sri Lanka beats India by 32 runs in 2nd ODI to lead series 1-0

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Leg spinner Jeffrey Vandersay took a career-best six wickets to propel Sri Lanka to a 32-run win over India in their second one-day international on Sunday and a 1-0 series lead. There is certainly going to be some talk on how we need to bat in the middle overs and things like that.” This was Sri …

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