Former India and Chennai Super Kings batsman Subramaniam Badrinath has expressed a bold view that mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy currently holds more value than Jasprit Bumrah in T20 International cricket. This statement followed the recently concluded five-match T20I series between India and Australia, which the visitors won 2-1. Badrinath highlighted Chakravarthy's versatility, noting his ability to bowl effectively during any phase of an innings, whether powerplay, middle overs, or death overs. The Tamil Nadu spinner claimed five wickets in three matches against Australia, emerging as India's leading bowler in the series. Badrinath praised Chakravarthy's remarkable comeback after earlier being dropped due to fitness concerns, stating he has elevated his game to a different level. With the T20 World Cup scheduled in India, Badrinath believes Chakravarthy will be a crucial weapon and game-changing factor for the team's success.
Chakravarthy's Impact and Upcoming Assignments
Badrinath emphasized that statistics position Varun Chakravarthy as the world's number one T20 bowler currently. He described the spinner as a go-to option whenever runs flow freely, calling him a huge asset and weapon for India. During the Australia series, Chakravarthy picked five wickets across three innings with an economy rate of 6.83 runs per over. In comparison, Bumrah took three wickets in three matches with a slightly better economy of 6.58. Bumrah will next feature in India's two-match Test series against South Africa beginning November 14. Chakravarthy is expected to participate in the T20I matches against the Proteas scheduled for December during the same tour.
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