Legendary spinner Anil Kumble has praised Kolkata Knight Riders’ spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who seems to have found his form back in the ongoing season of IPL 2023. Varun, who took 18 wickets in 2021 and was crucial in KKR’s run to the final, had a lackluster performance in the previous season.
However, the 31-year-old Tamil Nadu-based bowler has taken 13 wickets in eight matches so far in IPL 2023, and Anil Kumble, who was known for his legendary spin bowling, is delighted to see Varun back in form. He remarked that Varun is a very unique bowler, with his action and speed being critical to his effectiveness. Kumble was glad to see that Varun had worked on his issues and improved his performance this year.
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Anil Kumble also stated that the IPL returning to its home-and-away format had been a boon for Varun. After three seasons of IPL being played in the UAE and limited locations in India due to the pandemic, this year, the tournament has finally returned to its regular format of playing matches in the teams’ home grounds. Kumble believes that this adjustment has helped Varun adapt to the format, which is reflected in his recent performances.
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Varun Chakravarthy is now in contention for the Purple Cap this year, awarded to the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. He will be looking to continue his impressive performance and help KKR defeat the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in their next match.
With the world’s biggest T20 tournament traveling to multiple cities, Varun’s style of bowling is also proving to be an advantage for him. His unique bowling action and pace variations are making him a tough bowler to score runs against, and Anil Kumble’s praise further cements Varun’s position as one of the top bowlers in the IPL.