Mon Oct 07 06:51:25 UTC 2024: ## Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy Returns to India’s T20I Squad After Three-Year Hiatus
**Dhaka, Bangladesh** – After a three-year absence, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a triumphant return to India’s T20I squad during the first match against Bangladesh. His last international appearance came during the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.
Chakravarthy’s comeback was attributed to his stellar performances in the recently concluded IPL 2024, where he finished second in the list of highest wicket-takers. The 33-year-old had been sidelined for a considerable time, missing 86 matches between his last appearance and the game against Bangladesh. This marked the second-highest number of T20Is missed between two appearances for India, second only to Khaleel Ahmed who missed 104 matches.
Chakravarthy first burst onto the scene in the 2020 IPL, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and earning a spot in the national team with a five-wicket haul against Delhi Capitals. However, his initial international performances were not as successful, with only two wickets in six games.
His return to the national team is a testament to his resilience and dedication. Despite facing injury setbacks and the emergence of younger spinners, Chakravarthy’s consistent performances in the IPL, where he played a crucial role in KKR’s title win, propelled him back into contention for the national side.
His ability to turn games on flat batting surfaces, where teams often crossed 200 runs, made him an indispensable asset. “That’s how life is; it is unfair. It was very hard on me,” Chakravarthy had said earlier this year, reflecting on his time away from the national team.
With his return to the international stage, Chakravarthy will be hoping to contribute significantly to India’s T20I campaign, bringing his unique skills and experience to the team.
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