On Sunday, March 2, Varun Chakaravarthy gave it his all during India vs. New Zealand’s Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. In just his second ODI game, the mystery spinner claimed a five-for, assisting India in winning Group A.
One of India’s best spinners, Harbhajan Singh, praised Varun’s ball-handling prowess.
The former player is now a commentator, and he claims that the Tamil Nadu spinner is benefiting from hitters’ inability to pick Varun out of his hand and their attempts to read his deliveries off the deck.
The magic part, you see, is that he hasn’t played a lot of cricket. That is the top priority. The ball is spinning because no one is paying attention to his hand, which is pretty quick, and they don’t know much about him or what he contributes to the table. After tossing the ball, people are attempting to read him, which is a really challenging scenario. In order to do that, a hitter must see the hand, the spinners’ bowling motion, and the variation that is heading your way instead of picking it up from the length, Harbhajan told India Today.
The New Zealanders made the error of failing to see his hand at that point, you know. Against England, he grabbed a lot of wickets and is one of those confident bowlers. And it’s fantastic to see him winning this match and helping India win. I hope he keeps playing even in the semifinals and finals,” he continued.
India picked the proper four spinners, and that should be the strategy going forward: Harbhajan Singh
India used four spinners in their match against New Zealand, substituting Chakaravarthy for seamer Harshit Rana. The team management should stick with four spinners for the rest of the tournament, Harbhajan advised.
“The abilities of spinners on this wicket have been demonstrated. Four spinners in opposition to Australia. Without a doubt, I believe that this should be the team moving forward. Spinners are crucial, and the same team should be used whether Australia, South Africa, or even New Zealand make it to the final, regardless of the side you face. The majority of matches played on this field will be won by players who are better at spin and bowling with spin. According to Harbhajan, “India made the right decision by selecting four spinners, and that should be the way forward.” I believe that spinners will be crucial.
The Champions Trophy’s first semi-final between India and Australia is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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