iturn0image0turn0image1turn0image2turn0image4Varun Chakaravarthy is an Indian cricketer renowned for his "mystery spin" bowling, particularly in the T20 format. He has been a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has represented India in international matches.
🧬 Personal Background
- Full Name:Varun Chakaravarthy Vino
- Born:August 29, 1991, Bidar, Karnataka, Indi
- Batting Style:Right-hande
- Bowling Style:Right-arm leg break googl
- Role:Bowle
- Domestic Team:Tamil Nad
- IPL Teams:Kings XI Punjab (2019), Kolkata Knight Riders (2020–present
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International Debut:
- T20I:July 25, 2021, vs. Sri Lank
- ODI:February 9, 2025, vs. Englan citeturn0search9
📊 Career Statistics
IPL Performance
- Matches 8
- Wickets 3
- Best Bowling 5/0
- Average 23.3
- Economy Rate 7.4 citeturn0search0 In IPL 2024, Varun was instrumental in KKR's title win, claiming 21 wicket. citeturn0search1
International T20I
- Matches 8
- Wickets 3
- Best Bowling 5/7
- Average 14.7
- Economy Rate 7.2 citeturn0search0
🏏 Notable Achievements
- *KKR Debut: Joined in 2020, making an immediate impact with 17 wickets in his debut seasn.
- *International Recognition: Earned his maiden India call-up in 2020 after impressive IPL performancs. citeturn0search4
- *World Cup Appearance: Represented India in the ICC T20 World Cup 201. citeturn0search4
- *IPL 2025 Highlight: Played a pivotal role in dismissing MS Dhoni for just 1 run in a match against CK. citeturn0news14
🎓 Off the Fied
Before his cricketing career, Varun pursued architecture and even made a cameo in the 2014 Tamil film "Jeeva" as a club crickeer. citeturn0search9
For more detailed statistics and updates, you can visit his ESPNcricinfo profile.