Former Indian spinner, Dilip Doshi has opined that Team India should preserve the “mystery” spinner Varun Chakravarthy should be rested for the side’s upcoming crucial matches in the T20 World Cup following his below-par performance in the opening match. The comments come after India’s 10-wicket loss to Pakistan in their Super 12 encounter on October 24 in Dubai. While no bowler failed to create an impression, several experts have come down hard on Chakravarthy, who conceded 33 runs in his four-over spell.

While speaking in an interview with Sportskeeda, Dilip Doshi commented that even though Chakravarthy did well in the IPL, including finishing as the highest wicket-taker of IPL 2021’s UAE leg, he has negligible international experience. 

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Dilip Doshi explained, “International cricket is a lot different from the IPL. He did very well for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last two seasons but is still untested at the international level. He should be rested for the crucial games. Our spinners clearly failed to do this against Pakistan. They won so comfortably because the Indian spinners made them play off the back foot and get away.”

In addition, he stated that Virat Kohli and his men are missing the services of their most successful T20I bowler yet, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Talking about Chahal, Dilip Doshi said, “I beg to differ with the selectors. Chahal has been a proven performer for India. Besides, a spinner’s success depends on how well he is able to draw the batters forward.”

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India will be locking horns with New Zealand in their second match of the tournament. Both sides have lost their respective opening games against Pakistan. The Black Caps lost a nail-biting encounter on October 26 by 5 wickets in Sharjah.