Bowler
Right-hand Bat
Right-arm Leg-spin
Aug 29, 1991
Hailing from Chennai, Varun Chakaravarthy is one of India’s most intriguing spin talents, known for his mystery variations, sharp control, and ability to outsmart batters in the shortest format. An architect-turned-cricketer, his rise through Tamil Nadu’s domestic circuit was swift, with a breakthrough 2018–19 TNPL season that immediately put him on the national radar.
His consistent domestic performances earned him an India call-up, and he made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in 2021 before featuring in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup the same year.
Varun has since delivered several crucial spells for India, including a standout performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 where he claimed nine wickets, finishing as the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker. He was also part of India’s victorious Asia Cup 2025 campaign.
Continuing to refine his leg-breaks, googlies, and sliders, Varun remains difficult for even top-tier batters to read. Today, he stands as a reliable option for India in the shortest format, valued for his control and his ability to strike at decisive moments.
| Test |
- Matches |
- Inn |
- NO |
- Runs |
- HS |
- Avg |
- SR |
- 100’s |
- 50’s |
- 4s |
- 6s |
- CT |
- ST |
| ODI |
4 Matches |
0 Inn |
0 NO |
- Runs |
- HS |
- Avg |
- SR |
0 100’s |
0 50’s |
- 4s |
- 6s |
- CT |
- ST |
| T20I |
25 Matches |
5 Inn |
3 NO |
2 Runs |
1* HS |
1.00 Avg |
25.00 SR |
0 100’s |
0 50’s |
0 4s |
0 6s |
7 CT |
- ST |
| Test |
- Matches |
- Inn |
- Balls |
- Runs |
- WKTs |
- BBM |
- Avg |
- Econ |
- SR |
- 4W |
- 5W |
| ODI |
4 Matches |
4 Inn |
240 Balls |
190 Runs |
10 WKTs |
5/42 BBM |
19.00 Avg |
4.75 Econ |
24.00 SR |
0 4W |
1 5W |
| T20I |
25 Matches |
23 Inn |
522 Balls |
622 Runs |
47 WKTs |
5/17 BBM |
13.23 Avg |
7.15 Econ |
11.11 SR |
0 4W |
2 5W |
IND vs SA 2025, 2nd T20I: Varun Chakaravarthy Wicket
Perfect reply! Varun wins the battle against Markram
Instant Impact! Varun hits timber straight away
IND vs SA 2025, 2nd T20I: Varun Chakaravarthy Interview
Bamboozled! Spin duo Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy bag 4/26
Conversation to the tee with Varun Chakaravarthy and Sanju Samson
My aim is to attack and pick wickets: Varun Chakaravarthy
Team India members react to Hardik Pandya's nerve-racking finish against Australia
I dedicate my five wickets to the other bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy
Chakaravarthy Varun (CV) to Success
Maiden ODI wicket: Debutant Varun Chakaravarthy outfoxes Salt
Super Start: First ball wickets ft. Varun, Shivam, Abhishek
Double Delight: Varun Chakaravarthy gets Brook & Carson in same over
Right now my focus is on consistency, and line and length: Varun Chakaravarthy
Five Star Varun Chakaravarthy bamboozles England again with 5/24
Twin Strikes: Varun Chakaravarthy completes his fifer in style
Varun Chakaravarthy on the charge: Provides double delight to India
Bamboozled X2: Varun Chakaravarthy wields his magic in his hometown
Chennai Chellams ft. Washington Sundar & Varun Chakaravarthy
It's very special to play for my country in front of my parents and home crowd : Varun Chakaravarthy
IND vs SA 2025, 2nd T20I: Varun Chakaravarthy Wicket
Perfect reply! Varun wins the battle against Markram
Instant Impact! Varun hits timber straight away
IND vs SA 2025, 2nd T20I: Varun Chakaravarthy Interview
Bamboozled! Spin duo Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy bag 4/26
Conversation to the tee with Varun Chakaravarthy and Sanju Samson
My aim is to attack and pick wickets: Varun Chakaravarthy
Team India members react to Hardik Pandya's nerve-racking finish against Australia
I dedicate my five wickets to the other bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy
Chakaravarthy Varun (CV) to Success
Maiden ODI wicket: Debutant Varun Chakaravarthy outfoxes Salt
Super Start: First ball wickets ft. Varun, Shivam, Abhishek
Double Delight: Varun Chakaravarthy gets Brook & Carson in same over
Right now my focus is on consistency, and line and length: Varun Chakaravarthy
Five Star Varun Chakaravarthy bamboozles England again with 5/24
Twin Strikes: Varun Chakaravarthy completes his fifer in style
Varun Chakaravarthy on the charge: Provides double delight to India
Bamboozled X2: Varun Chakaravarthy wields his magic in his hometown
Chennai Chellams ft. Washington Sundar & Varun Chakaravarthy
It's very special to play for my country in front of my parents and home crowd : Varun Chakaravarthy
