Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand planning to nullify Varun Chakaravarthy, says coach Stead

In the group stage match against India, Varun Chakaravarthy left the New Zealand batting line-up in disarray by running through the middle-and lower-order, and Kiwi head coach Gary Stead believes the mystery spinner will hold the key in the final. “He showed his skills against us last time and he is a big threat in the … Read more

India banking on Varun voodoo to blank Kiwis again come Champions Trophy final

Varun Chakaravarthy’s career has been filled with bursts of highs and lows. Starting as a professional only at 26, he found instant success moving from the TNPL and IPL to the national team in a dizzy three-year spell before falling out of favour just as quickly by the end of 2021. After reinventing himself over … Read more

IND vs ENG: Work on consistency never ends for Varun Chakaravarthy

Varun Chakaravarthy is a match-winner. The 33-year-old has won 10 of his 16 T20Is for India, playing a significant role in most of those victories. Eighteen of his 29 scalps have come in successful outings for the Men in Blue as his impeccable line and length, combined with the mystery element worked wonders. However, Varun … Read more