Overview
- Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath told Star Sports that Varun Chakravarthy is more valuable than Jasprit Bumrah in T20Is.
- Chakravarthy is ranked No. 1 in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling standings and has 45 wickets in 29 matches at an average of 15.68 with a 6.88 economy.
- In the recent Australia T20Is, Chakravarthy took five wickets in three innings at 6.83 economy, while Bumrah claimed three at 6.58.
- Badrinath praised Chakravarthy’s versatility across powerplay, middle overs, and the 18th over, calling him India’s go-to option when runs flow.
- Bumrah is slated for the South Africa Tests from November 14, and reports expect Chakravarthy in December’s home T20Is as attention turns to the 2026 T20 World Cup, which Badrinath views as a stage suited to his impact.