Sun Feb 02 22:30:00 IST 2025: ## Indian Spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s Resurgence: A Masterclass in Reinvention

**London, England** – Varun Chakravarthy’s remarkable return to the Indian national team is making headlines. Since rejoining the squad, the leg-spinner has claimed an astounding 27 wickets in just 10 T20 Internationals, a feat surpassed only by Rashid Khan among full-member nations. His recent performances against England, where he’s already taken 10 wickets in three matches, are further evidence of his resurgence.

Chakravarthy’s success is a testament to his dedication and adaptability. After a period on the bench in 2022, he completely overhauled his bowling style. He transitioned from a side-spin to an over-spin bowler, adding significant potency to his leg-breaks and googly. This change, coupled with a deceptive quicker ball exceeding 110 kph, has made him incredibly difficult to predict and counter.

His revised approach has yielded remarkable results. His leg-breaks, now delivered with increased overspin, average a speed of 94.6 kph, faster than his googly (92.3 kph), making them exceptionally challenging to time. The slower googly, now used more sparingly, has become a lethal weapon, averaging a wicket every 6.8 balls.

Chakravarthy’s performance in the ongoing series against England highlights his mastery. He’s consistently triggered middle-order collapses, exposing the English batsmen’s struggle against his variations. The shorter length of his deliveries, combined with his deceptive pace and overspin, makes sweeping – a common counter to leg-spin – a high-risk maneuver.

His success extends beyond international cricket. Chakravarthy is the leading wicket-taker in the last two IPL seasons, maintaining a respectable economy rate despite the high scoring environment.

With his impressive form and adaptability, Chakravarthy has cemented his place in the Indian T20I team. The prospect of him bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav presents the exciting possibility of one of the most formidable bowling attacks in T20I history.

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