Krishnamachari Srikkanth didn’t mince his words when he claimed Glenn Maxwell “shakes in his boots” every time Varun Chakravarthy comes on to bowl. The former India opener praised Chakravarthy’s growing dominance over the Australian power-hitter, a rivalry that added another chapter during the fourth T20I on Thursday. Varun Chakravarthy finished with just one wicket at […]

Varun Chakravarthy once again proved why Glenn Maxwell remains his favourite “bunny” in T20 cricket, as the 34-year-old Indian spinner dismissed the Australian star for the sixth time during the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast. In what was expected to be a strong comeback outing for Maxwell, it quickly turned into another chapter […]

Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy delivered a beauty to dismiss Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen for a golden duck during the third T20I of the ongoing five-match series at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday, November 2. The delivery, a sharp-turning googly, left the batter completely deceived and sent the stumps flying — a moment […]

Varun Chakravarthy once again proved why he’s India’s most unpredictable weapon in T20 cricket, as he outfoxed the dangerous Tim David during the second T20I between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, October 31. In a contest dominated by the bowlers, Chakravarthy’s clever variations and composure under pressure stood out as […]

Jasprit Bumrah endured a frustrating moment of misfortune during the IND vs AUS 2nd T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, as a mix-up with Varun Chakravarthy led to his unfortunate run-out. The incident unfolded when Bumrah, on strike, defended a good-length delivery and instantly called for a quick single. Varun, positioned at the non-striker’s end, […]

Varun Chakravarthy provided India with a much-needed breakthrough in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, October 31, dismissing the explosive Travis Head with the help of an outstanding effort from Tilak Varma. Despite India being bundled out for a modest 125 earlier in the evening, the visitors showed […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shared his preferred playing XI for the first T20I between India and Australia in Canberra, backing Varun Chakravarthy over Kuldeep Yadav as the team’s frontline spinner. The five-match series, beginning Wednesday, will be crucial for both sides as they fine-tune their combinations ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup. […]

India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy recently showered praise on fellow fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, using an intriguing chess analogy involving Grandmaster D Gukesh and former World Champion Magnus Carlsen to explain his perspective. Since his comeback in October 2024, Chakravarthy has been in sensational form, playing a pivotal role in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 triumph […]

Despite the chaos surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 trophy presentation, Team India ensured a celebratory atmosphere for their hard-earned triumph. Among the standout moments was mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s now-iconic “coffee cup” celebration, which went viral across social media for its creativity and humour. After India’s convincing victory in the final, confusion clouded the trophy […]

Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recently opened up about his interactions with three of India’s biggest cricket icons — Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni — during his appearance on Breakfast with Champions, hosted by Gaurav Kapur. The mystery spinner shed light on how each of these legendary players influenced his mindset and approach toward […]