Varun Chakaravarthy's Comeback: The Art of Reinvention

Varun Chakaravarthy, the mystery spinner, shares his struggle to reinvent his bowling style over three years away from international cricket. His overhaul has paid off with impressive performances, including a career-best 5 for 17 against South Africa. Despite recent setbacks, he credits the IPL and coaching clarity for his comeback.

Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has candidly opened up about the challenges he faced during his three-year absence from international cricket. The ace bowler had to completely revamp his bowling technique after discovering that his traditional side-spin wasn't effective at the highest levels.

The 33-year-old achieved a career-best performance, taking 5 for 17, in the recent T20I match against South Africa, although his efforts weren't enough as India lost by three wickets. He attributed his success to a combination of consistency and a switch to over-spin, which has proven effective.

Chakaravarthy's return to form was facilitated through his engagement in local leagues like IPL, receiving crucial role clarity from new coach Gautam Gambhir, and a determined mindset. Though India's 11-match winning streak ended, the spinner remains motivated and optimistic, aiming for victory in upcoming matches against South Africa.

(With inputs from agencies.)