Varun Chakravarthy Vinod is the name that took the world cricket by storm on March 3, 2025, in India’s Group A match against New Zealand. It was a crucial match for both teams, but India easily won it, courtesy of 33-year-old cricketer, Varun Chakravarthy. The ace leg spin bowler took five wickets for just 42 runs and took India to the top of the table in Group A. The staggering win means they will face Australia in the semifinal of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Meet team India’s star spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, who took five wickets against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Varun Chakravarthy broke several records on the day as India took one more crucial step towards the Champions Trophy. The bowler who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL (Indian Premier League) is now the fastest Indian bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in the ODIs, as he claimed it in his second match only. Not only this, but he also registered as the best-ever bowling figure by an Indian bowler on his Champions Trophy debut. After his remarkable performance against New Zealand, people are curious to know more about the young bowler, who hails from Karnataka’s Bidar city.
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