Overview

• Varun Chakravarthy said he constantly carries a cricket ball and once walked on stage with one at his wedding reception.
• He described Rohit Sharma as highly tactical, praised Virat Kohli’s intense motivation, and cited MS Dhoni’s advice to stick to basics under pressure.
• India’s mystery spinner rose to No. 1 in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings on September 17 after a strong 2025, including seven wickets in six Asia Cup matches.
• He featured in India’s 2025 Champions Trophy-winning campaign and is now a key part of the white-ball bowling unit after returning to the side in October 2024.
• He is preparing for a five-match T20I series in Australia starting October 29, following a year of standout performances and renewed confidence.