Varun Chakravarthy has made headlines with his amazing spin bowling skills during the Indian Premier League (IPL). And, he was rewarded with India call up as well. But he was one unlucky player, who despite being selected in the India squad a couple of times, but failed to be part of it.

While he had to miss the Australia tour for his injury, he failed to be in the team for the series against England at home earlier this year due to his fitness issue as well. However, he once again got the chance to be with the team as he has been selected for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, and he would be hoping to be lucky for the third time as well.

“I am confident of clearing the fitness tests. Playing for India in the World Twenty20 is a much-cherished dream for me,” Varun Chakravarthy said to Sportstar in an exclusive chat on Friday. “I consider myself a leg-spinner though the media calls me a mystery spinner. The leg-spin delivery is my stock ball, and I have the googly and the flipper. I am striving to make my top-spinner more potent.”

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While he was asked how does he handle the pressure situations, he said, “I simply focus on the process. I can control things till the ball leaves my hand. If the process is right, I don’t bother even if I go for runs.”

Varun Chakravarthy further recalled the conversation with the veteran India player Rahul Dravid he had when he was at the NCA for his injury. “He told me, ‘You have the ability. Don’t take anything for granted. Maintain dedication.” As for the tour of Sri Lanka he says, “I have interacted with Shikhar Dhawan at the NCA. He is a jovial person, and I am looking forward to playing under him.”

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However, Shikhar Dhawan led India team will play against Sri Lanka in a limited-overs s series, comprised of three ODIs and as many T20Is.