New Delhi, March 7: Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed significant disappointment with Varun Chakravarthy’s performance. Ashwin stated that he is tired of repeatedly advising Varun not to bowl around the wicket to left-handed batsmen. He emphasized that when batsmen score runs against Varun, it severely impacts his confidence.
In a recent episode of his YouTube channel, “Ash’s Talk,” Ashwin noted that batsmen have started to adopt an aggressive approach against Varun. They have begun to read his deliveries, a situation that can happen to any bowler. Ashwin stressed the need for Varun to adjust his strategy, insisting that he must consistently bowl with good line and length. Additionally, he mentioned that Varun needs to vary his pace.
Ashwin remarked, “When batsmen hit big shots against Varun, his confidence plummets. I have been saying for several matches now that he should not bowl around the wicket to left-handed batsmen.” Varun’s performance in the semi-final against England was disappointing, where he conceded 64 runs while taking only one wicket in his four-over spell. This marked one of the most expensive spells in T20 World Cup history.
Varun’s struggles continued in the Super-8 round against the West Indies, where he again took just one wicket while giving away 40 runs in four overs. His poor form has raised concerns for Team India, as he has managed only two wickets while conceding 104 runs in his last two matches. Despite Kuldeep Yadav being on the bench, Varun continues to receive opportunities. It remains to be seen whether captain Suryakumar Yadav will maintain his unwavering faith in Varun for the title match or opt for Kuldeep instead.
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