“Varun Chakaravarthy Was Scared To Tell Virat Kohli”—Bharat Arun Sends Shockwaves

When India won the Champions Trophy in Dubai, Varun Chakravarthy was a revelation. At the same location in 2021, the spin bowler had a forgettable T20 World Cup. However, he went back to the desert to ensure that he and his crew had a memorable campaign.

His three-match return of nine wickets, which included a group-stage 5/42 against New Zealand, was crucial.

Varun Chakaravarthy became India's trump card in CT 2025

Varun has a lengthy history with Bharat Arun, the former bowling coach of India. They both hail from Tamil Nadu and are accustomed to one another's customs. When the spinner joined the Indian team, Arun was leading the charge. For the architecture engineer, those were learning periods.

He needed some time to adjust to the pressures of playing cricket on a global scale. Despite his difficulties, he eventually made a significant contribution while serving as the nation's representative.

Bharat Arun reveals a shocking story about Varun Chakaravarthy

Varun Chakaravarthy was badly mocked for his poor performance for India in the 2021 T20 World Cup, where he was smacked for runs, especially in the game against Pakistan in Dubai.

“He definitely looked a bit overawed. He was scared of even telling Virat Kohli what field setting he wanted. He ended up bowling to the field given to him,” Bharat Arun said to RevSportz.

Varun Chakaravarthy picked 9 wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy and had a wonderful outing before that in the England T20Is. He picked a fifer in only his second ODI against Bangladesh in Dubai.

“He is a totally different cricketer.” - Arun on Varun

This is a subtle aspect of modern cricket. Field placements are typically chosen by bowlers. The only people who follow instructions are the greenhorns. Varun Chakaravarthy quickly realized that he controls his own game. He ought to express his desires to the captain.

“Look at him now. He is a totally different cricketer. We say cricket at the elite level is 90 percent mental, and Varun stands true for it. He now knows what to do when given the ball. He is setting his own field because he believes in himself more,” Arun added.

Varun demonstrated this belief in every Champions Trophy match he participated in. He was a late and unexpected addition to the team as the fifth spin option, and he did not play in the opening two matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh.

However, it always appeared that he would be that X element in the XI. In crucial games, his lack of familiarity with numerous teams could prove to be fatal.

Varun Chakaravarthy delivered on that. The hitters were unable to discern the trickery he threw at them. He continued to influence the batters' thoughts by bowling more googlies than traditional leg breaks. Both on the hand and off the pitch, they had trouble reading him.

Ultimately, without Jasprit Bumrah, India used a trump card to outsmart the opponents.

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