Anil Kumble Predicts Varun Chakravarthy as India's T20 World Cup Match-Winner
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News18•27-01-2026, 20:34
Anil Kumble Predicts Varun Chakravarthy as India's T20 World Cup Match-Winner
- •Former India captain Anil Kumble backs mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy to lead India's spin attack in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
- •Kumble highlights that dew will significantly impact evening matches, and Varun's strong grip and bowling speed will help him manage these conditions effectively.
- •The T20 World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
- •While Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy have performed well, Kumble believes Varun will be the most effective, even with a wet ball.
- •Kumble suggests that wrist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav might face more difficulty with a wet ball due to grip issues, despite his experience.
Why It Matters: Anil Kumble tips Varun Chakravarthy to be India's key spinner in the dew-affected T20 World Cup.
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