During the T20I series against Bangladesh at home late last year, Varun Chakaravarthy returned to the Indian squad after a three-year absence. He has been in incredible form ever then, giving steady performances in practically every game. In the first ODI between India and England at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, January 22, the mystery spinner took three crucial wickets and was named Player of the Match.
Aakash Chopra, a former cricket player for India, noted that Chakaravarthy has been bowling considerably more slowly lately. His performance with the ball during the powerplay was also commended by Chopra. Chakaravarthy was attempting to fly the ball, according to the former opening batsman.
Varun Chakaravarthy has been bowling on the powerplay ever since he returned.
His bowling was amazing when he came and bowled the sixth over. His leisurely bowling in the air is what I like best about him. On his YouTube channel, Chopra stated that he is content to simply fly the ball.
In my view, pace is a crucial indicator since, in the modern day, fast bowlers slow down and spinners get faster the moment they are struck. A spinner bowls slowly if he is confident. Unless you’re Rashid Khan, you move slowly even when you get hit for a six. He bowls in a unique way. He’ll bowl quickly. Varun Chakaravarthy, though, is not Rashid, according to Chopra.
Chakaravarthy has taken 20 wickets in eight games since his return, averaging 11.70 and striking at a rate of 9.60. He has an impressive economy rate of 7.31.
India easily defeated England in the first Twenty20 International, chasing down a goal of 133 runs with seven wickets and 43 balls remaining. On Saturday, January 25, the home team will play the Three Lions in the second Twenty20 International at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium in an attempt to double their lead in the five-match series.
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