Varun Chakravarthy is an Indian cricketer known for his role as a leg-spinner. He plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and represents the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he gained recognition for his impressive performances.
Personal Information
Full Name: Varun Chakravarthy Vinod
Born: August 29, 1991, in Bidar, Karnataka
Age: 33 years, 145 days
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak googly
Playing Role: Bowler
Varun Chakravarthy Career Overview
- Varun started his cricket journey as a wicketkeeper-batter but shifted focus to bowling after a knee injury.
- He gained prominence as a mystery spinner during the 2017-18 season, taking 31 wickets in seven matches for Jubilee Cricket Club.
- His breakthrough came in the 2018 Tamil Nadu T20 League, leading to opportunities with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Career Statistics
Matches Played: 71
Wickets Taken: 83
Best Bowling Figures: 5/20
Bowling Average: 24.12
Economy Rate: 7.56
Total Runs Scored: 25
Highest Score: 10* against RCB
Varun Chakravarthy International T20 Statistics
Matches: 13
Innings Bowled: 13
Wickets Taken: 19
Bowling Average: 18.05
Best Bowling Figures: 5/17
Economy Rate: 6.79
List A and T20 Statistics
List A Matches: 23
Wickets Taken in List A: 59
Best Bowling Figures in List A: 5/9
T20 Matches: 101
Wickets Taken in T20s: 124
Best Bowling Figures in T20s: 5/17
International Career
- Varun made his T20 International debut against Sri Lanka in 2021.
- He was part of the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2021 and has continued to be a key player in the national setup.
Career Highlights:
Domestic Cricket:
Made his name playing in Tamil Nadu’s domestic cricket circuit.
Represented Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where his standout performances brought him into the spotlight.
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Journey:
- Made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2019 after being bought for a record ₹8.4 crore by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).
- Later, he was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he gained prominence as one of their key bowlers.
- Known for his economical spells and ability to take crucial wickets.
International Career:
- Made his T20I debut for India in 2021 against Sri Lanka.
- His consistent performances in the IPL earned him a place in India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
Notable Skills:
- Bowls a variety of deliveries, including googlies, carrom balls, and sliders.
- His unique bowling action and deceptive variations make him difficult for batters to pick.
- Varun’s journey from being an architect to becoming one of India’s leading spinners is an inspiring story of perseverance and passion for cricket.