Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy

Bowler

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 32 years
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Year ender 2024: Recalling KKR's triumphant IPL 2024 campaign 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were crowned champions of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

India thrash SA in Johannesburg to win T20I series 3-1

India claimed a 3-1 series win after thrashing hosts South Africa in the 4th and final T20I at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

14 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Varun Chakravarthy sets new T20I record for India, surpasses Ashwin

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has added another feather to his cap. He now has the most wickets for India in a bilateral men's T20I series.

India pip South Africa in 3rd T20I, take 2-1 lead

India beat South Africa in the 3rd T20I held at SuperSport Park, Centurion to take a 2-1 lead in the 4-match series.

11 Nov 2024

Darren Sammy

Best T20I bowling figures in a losing cause

The fast-paced nature of T20I cricket often puts bowlers under immense pressure.

11 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Varun Chakravarthy credits domestic cricket, Gambhir for his comeback

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has credited his successful return to international cricket to the demanding domestic circuit and new head coach Gautam Gambhir's guidance.

11 Nov 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal

Presenting Indian spinners with five-wicket hauls in T20Is

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has written his name in the history of cricket with a five-wicket haul against South Africa.

Varun Chakravarthy attains these feats with maiden T20I fifer

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy was superb for his side, taking 5/17 in a low-scoring encounter against South Africa in the 2nd T20I between the two sides at St George's Park, Gqeberha.

South Africa overcome India in low-scoring 2nd T20I: Key stats

Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy's efforts weren't enough as South Africa beat India in the 2nd T20I held at St George's Park, Gqeberha.

All-round India overcome South Africa in 1st T20I: Key stats

An all-round Indian cricket team defeated South Africa in the first T20I held at Kingsmead in Durban.

IPL 2025: RR and KKR make most retentions (6 each)

The likes of Rajasthan Royals and reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders have made the most number of retentions ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction.

Varun Chakravarthy reveals change in bowling style following India comeback 

Varun Chakravarthy, the 33-year-old mystery spinner, has credited his successful return to Team India to a change in his bowling style.

07 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Players with most T20Is missed between two appearances

Varun Chakravarthy, the talented mystery spinner recently made a successful comeback to the Indian team after nearly three years.

07 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

'Feels like a rebirth': Varun Chakravarthy stars on international return

Varun Chakravarthy, the talented mystery spinner who recently made a successful comeback to the Indian team after nearly three years, has described his return as a "rebirth."

06 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India hammer sorry Bangladesh in 1st T20I: Key stats

India hammered sorry Bangladesh in the 1st T20I held at New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior on Sunday.

06 Oct 2024

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy claim three-fers versus Bangladesh: Stats

India's Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy impressed with the ball versus Bangladesh in the first T20I held in Gwalior on Sunday.

06 Oct 2024

Aakash Chopra

1st T20I: Aakash Chopra anticipates tough decisions in Indian XI

Ex-Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has expressed his belief that the team management faces a challenging task in selecting the playing XI for the first T20I match against Bangladesh.

29 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India announce young squad for Bangladesh T20I series: Key takeaways

BCCI has announced a young Indian squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting on October 6.

KKR bowlers dominate the proceedings in IPL 2024: Key stats

Kolkata Knight Riders won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the finale on Sunday at Chepauk.

IPL 2024 Final, KKR vs SRH: Decoding key player battles

The grand finale of the 2024 Indian Premier League will see the battle between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

KKR bowlers with 20-plus wickets in an IPL season

Varun Chakravarthy was sensational against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

KKR complete the double over MI, book playoffs berth: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders overcame Mumbai Indians in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season.

KKR duo Chakravarthy and Rana demolish LSG with three-fers: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders demolished Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs in Match 54 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Stadium.

KKR thrash LSG to go atop the points table: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders have thrashed Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs in Match 54 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Stadium.

Kolkata Knight Riders tame Mumbai Indians at Wankhede: Key stats

Kolkata Knight Riders earned a rare win versus Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in the Indian Premier League.

02 May 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

IPL: Spinners who have dismissed MS Dhoni most times 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been entertaining his fans with his blistering death-over cameos in IPL 2024.

IPL 2024: KKR thrash DC to consolidate second spot

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals in Match 47 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy stars with 3/16 against DC 

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy bowled a superb spell against Delhi Capitals in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

IPL 2024, KKR vs DC: Decoding the key player battles

The high-flying Delhi Capitals will be up against the second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 47 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2024, KKR vs RR: Presenting the key player battles

Kolkata Knight Riders will host Rajasthan Royals in Match 31 of the 2024 Indian Premier League.

IPL 2024, KKR vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles

Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants will cross swords in Match 28 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).

04 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy claim match-winning three-fers versus DC

The Kolkata Knight Riders handed the Delhi Capitals a 106-run defeat in match number 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday in Visakhapatnam.

28 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli

How has Virat Kohli performed versus KKR in IPL? Stats

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli in match number 10 of the 2024 Indian Premier League season on Friday.

IPL 2023 recap: Rana-led KKR struggled for consistency last season

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will aim to end their trophy drought in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on March 22.

IPL 2024: Decoding the key stats of KKR's spin attack

All eyes will be on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) heading into the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).

12 Dec 2023

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023: Presenting the four semi-finalists

Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Karnataka have reached the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-finals.

11 Dec 2023

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Prasad Pawar clocks his career-best List-A score

Mumbai wicket-keeper Prasad Pawar played a valiant knock against Tamil Nadu in the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final.

05 Dec 2023

Vijay Hazare Trophy

VHT 2023: Varun Chakravarthy bags career-best 5/9 against Nagaland

Varun Chakravarthy was the pick of the bowlers for Tamil Nadu against Nagaland in the ongoing 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday.

29 Nov 2023

Dinesh Karthik

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Dinesh Karthik slams match-winning 68 versus Baroda 

Veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik slammed a match-winning knock of 68 versus Baroda in a Round 4 contest of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 season on Wednesday.

IPL 2023: Top performers with the ball in league stage 

It is said that batters win matches, but bowlers win tournaments.

Varun Chakravarthy vs Nicholas Pooran in IPL: Decoding the stats

The 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season will see the Kolkata Knight Riders face the Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL 2023, KKR vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles

Lucknow Super Giants will square off against the Kolkata Knight Riders in a must-win clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

10 May 2023

Jos Buttler

Varun Chakravarthy has dismissed Jos Buttler twice in IPL: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders will host Rajasthan Royals in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) at Eden Gardens on May 11.

IPL 2023, KKR vs RR: Here are the key battles

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will square up in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the match on May 11.

IPL 2023: Varun Chakravarthy's three-fer restricts PBKS to 179/7

Punjab Kings (PBKS) slammed 179/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match number 53 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

IPL 2023: PBKS score 179/7 against KKR; Dhawan, Chakravarthy shine

Punjab Kings (PBKS) slammed 179/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match number 53 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

IPL 2023, KKR vs PBKS: Decoding the key player battles 

Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will see the tussle between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.

IPL 2023: Struggling SRH and KKR aim for crucial points

Match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season sees Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders.

Hardik Pandya vs Varun Chakravarthy in IPL: Decoding the stats

Gujarat Titans will seek redemption when they will travel to Eden Gardens to face the Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

KKR are invincible at the Chinnaswamy Stadium since 2016: Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders recorded a 21-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 36 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2023: Varun Chakravarthy stars in KKR's win against RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Varun Chakravarthy completes 50 IPL wickets for KKR: Key stats 

Varun Chakravarthy delivered a stellar spell in his recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 assignment against Delhi Capitals, albeit in a losing cause.

IPL 2023, MI vs KKR: Here is the statistical preview 

Mumbai Indians will host Kolkata Knight Riders in the 22nd match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

IPL 2023: Varun Chakravarthy delivers match-winning spell for KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore to claim their first win of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

IPL 2023: Here is the statistical preview of KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will fight for their third title in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, starting March 31.

India vs England: Chakravarthy fails fitness test, will miss T20Is

Ahead of the T20I series against England, leg-spinner spinner Varun Chakravarthy has yet again failed to clear the fitness test.

India vs England: Varun Chakravarthy in doubt for T20Is

The availability of wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy for the upcoming T20I series against England is under a cloud.

IPL 2020, KKR vs RR: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals face each other in match number 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

IPL, Varun Chakravarthy's five-for helps KKR beat DC: Records broken

An astonishing spell from Varun Chakravarthy guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a superb victory over Delhi Capitals in match number 42 of IPL 2020.

IPL 2020, KKR vs DC: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Depleted Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals in match number 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season in the first of the two games on Saturday.

IPL 2020, MI vs KKR: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Mumbai Indians face Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 32 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

IPL 2020, DC vs KKR: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Delhi Capitals face Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

IPL 2019: Here is the list of strange records scripted

The IPL 2019 is set to witness the final on Sunday, as it has been an enthralling season.

2019 IPL auction: Complete list of players bought by franchises

The Indian Premier league (IPL) auction for 2019 edition came to an end after an enthralling event in Jaipur.

IPL auction: Who is the newest crorepati cricketer Shivam Dube?

The IPL 2019 auction was a thrilling ride, and a domestic cricketer who has hit the jackpot is Shivam Dube of Mumbai.

#2019IPLAuction: Who is architect Varun Chakravarthy, bought for Rs. 8.4cr?

Uncapped mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy became the joint-most costliest player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 auction, being held in Jaipur.

18 Dec 2018

India

The most expensive buys of 2019 IPL auction

The Indian Premier league (IPL) auction for the 12th edition is being held in Jaipur.