Varun Chakaravarthy has been the game-changer for India, he has played match-winning innings every over past year. In India’s final Champions Trophy group match, replacing Harshit Rana in whites Varun bowled with immediate effect taking 5 for 42 in his second ODI. His guile enabled India to win by 44 runs vs New Zealand in Dubai securing his stake in 1/4 final with Australia. Former India captain Anil Kumble opined varun as “fantastic” who has the ability to swing games in India’s favour with his off spin and match brain.
Kumble Applauds Varun Chakaravarthy’s Outstanding Match-Winning Form
Anil Kumble, the former leg-spinner of India gave in praise on Varun’s “outstanding” match-winning form. “In my opinion, Varun has been exceptional over the last 1-1.5 years: having won multiple matches he played for be it Tamil Nadu or KKR or for India in T20Is”, Kumble said today on ESPNcricinfo Match Day. In the latest group game, Varun claimed an impressive 5 for 42 for India that is going to help them in the semi-final that they have in Dubai. Kumble went on to say, “Imagine a spin attack across four dimensions and that would be very difficult for any team.”
Varun’s Five-Wicket Masterclass Propels India To Victory
New Zealand requiring 250, in the opening few overs Varun Chakaravarthy had dismissed Will Young. He then took wickets in middle order later on, picking up crucial allied wickets of Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell in consecutive overs and having Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry soon after to take his five-wicket haul. As he reviewed his day, Varun confessed how he was scared at that time but gained confidence from his seniors. I mean, I felt a little anxious… But as the game went ahead I felt less scared. Talking to me Virat… Rohit bhai…” he said. His spell took India home by 44 runs in the match and added to his chances of qualification for the next phase.
