With the Indian cricket team back at home after claiming the T20I series against Australia by 2-1 margin, they will now prepare for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa, where they will play
two Test matches, three ODIs and five T20Is, starting November 14. Amidst this, former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath has made a shocking claim involving Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah.
It is to be noted that in the recently concluded five-match T20I series between Australia and India, Chakaravarthy picked up five wickets in as many matches with an average of 16.40 and an economy of 6.83. However, star Indian pacer, Jasprit Bumrah could only get three wickets to his name at an average of 26.33.
He is more valuable for India than Jasprit Bumrah: S Badrinath on Varun Chakaravarthy
Speaking to Star Sports after the conclusion of the T20I series, the former cricket made a shocking remark as he claimed that the Indian spinner is more valuable that Bumrah. He was of the opinion that Varun Chakaravrthy is operating at a different level after making his comeback in the Indian colours and his numbers justify that.
"Numbers tell us that Varun Chakaravarthy is the No. 1 T20 bowler in the world. He is more valuable than even Bumrah. Whenever the runs are flowing in the powerplay or the middle overs or even in the 18th over, Varun is the go-to bowler. He has gone to a different level with his game. A superb comeback after being given a chance initially and getting dropped because of fitness. But in this second phase after his comeback, he has taken his game to the next level," said Badrinath.
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It is to be noted that Varun Chakaravarthy is currently ranked No. 1 in T20Is, having picked 45 wickets in 29 matches at an average of 15.68. Furthermore, Badrinath stated that he is a huge asset for India and will be a key member during Team India’s title defence at the T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in February-March in India and Sri Lanka.
