KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy's India debut under cloud

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Varun Chakravarthy’s debut for the Indian national team is under doubts once again. After being snubbed for the Australia series Down Under, owing to his shoulder injury that plagues him during fielding, reports suggest that Chakravarthy might be dropped from the T20 series against England.

Cricbuzz’s  Vijay Tagore has reported that the 29-year-old spinner from Tamil Nadu has not done well in the new fitness standards set by the Indian team.

According to the new benchmark, Indian professionals are required to complete a 2 kilometre run under 2 minutes or scored a 17.1 in the Yo-Yo test.

The Tamil Nadu spinner broke into the contention for the Indian team on the back of his exemplary showing in the Indian Premier League 2020. He picked up 17 wickets from 13 matches at a strike rate of just above 18. His best showing came against eventual runner-ups Delhi Capitals where he picked up 5 wickets for just 20 runs.

Cricbuzz further reported that while Chakravarthy’s throwing improved in his three months at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, his running, went for a toss.

Considered a T20 specialist Chakravarthy has not represented his state team in any of the domestic competitions post the resumption of cricket in India.



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