3 min learnUpdated: Mar 4, 2026 05:13 PM IST
Varun Chakaravarthy was virtually unplayable within the matches going into the 2026 T20 World Cup nevertheless it hasn’t fairly turned out that approach for the spinner within the match itself. Chakaravarthy is the third highest wicket-taker on this match to date with 12 scalps however half of have come in opposition to the Netherlands and Namibia. He conceded 47 runs in opposition to South Africa and 40 in opposition to the West Indies. India spin nice and former head coach Anil Kumble feels that Chakaravarthy could be helped if he takes deliveries away from the correct handers a bit extra usually.
“I havent seen him taking the ball away from the right hander that much,” stated Kumble on ESPNCricinfo. While he admitted that he isn’t conscious of the precise numbers, Kumble feels that even now, Chakaravarthy stays a tough bowler for proper handers to select. However, the previous India captain additionally feels that the batters now appear to know what to anticipate whereas going through Chakaravarthy and this could be negated if he begins taking the ball away from the correct handers, thus making the one which is available in stronger.
“I think that is something he can do more then the ball coming into the right hander becomes that much more dangerous. Although the batters aren’t able to pick it up every time he bowls, it seems like the batters are only expecting the ball coming into them and playing him that way rather than searching for it. So maybe he needs to mix in some that goes away and then bring it back in. I am not sure of the exact numbers but that’s the only thing that I can see,” stated Kumble.
Chakaravarthy desires to be the large performer: Morkel
India bowling coach Morne Morkel said in Wednesdathat the classes he had with Chakaravarthy within the leadup to their T20 World Cup semi-final in opposition to England was focussed on giving him some readability. “Just a normal routine session with Varun. He really enjoys a single-wicket practice a day before the game. We can mentally go through his process. The conversations we have had is just about clarity and for him to walk away feeling good about his bowling,” stated Morkel.
“Obviously, I can’t reveal his process. But I keep on telling him that in our bowling line-up, with the skill and the variation Varun has got, he has got the ability to take a wicket almost every ball. So if he goes for a boundary or the ball, he’s not executed as well as possible. For him, it is just to move on to the next one and make sure he commits to the next ball.”
“I think for Varun, at times, to his credit, he wants to be a big performer for the team. So he will put a bit of pressure on himself. But he’s a match winner for us,” Morkel stated.
