Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel has praised Varun Chakravarthy’s impressive comeback into the Indian T20I team, citing his outstanding performances for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on challenging pitches at Eden Gardens.
Chakravarthy’s resurgence was evident in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he consistently troubled batsmen with his unique bowling style. His ability to adapt to difficult conditions and pick crucial wickets has earned him a spot in India’s T20I squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series.
Key Stats:
- 22 wickets in 13 IPL matches at an economy rate of 7.40
- Best bowling figures: 5/20
- Average: 20.95
- Strike rate: 17.1
Parthiv Patel’s Praise:
“Varun Chakravarthy has been phenomenal for KKR, especially on tough pitches like Eden Gardens. His ability to vary pace and deceive batsmen has been impressive. He deserves his place back in the Indian T20I team.”
Chakravarthy’s comeback is a significant boost to India’s spin department, and his experience in Bangladesh conditions will be invaluable. With the T20 World Cup 2024 around the corner, Chakravarthy’s form will be crucial to India’s success.
India’s T20I Squad vs Bangladesh:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Deepak Chahar
- R Ashwin
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Ishan Kishan
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Shubman Gill
