Matthew Short Highlights Threat from Varun Chakravarthy
Australia's Matthew Short emphasized the challenge posed by mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, especially in conditions like those in Australia where pitches rarely assist spin bowlers. In the opening three T20 internationals of the five-match series, India's pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana struggled to make a significant impact on the seaming pitches.
Meanwhile, Chakravarthy adapted effectively and executed a strategic plan to take wickets despite limited assistance from the surface. Using a different approach, Varun has taken four wickets, making him the second highest wicket-taker in the series after Australia's Nathan Ellis, who has six.
"We have extensively watched Varun's bowling footage, and he remains a player to look out for," Short said.
Looking ahead, Short expressed concern about the damage Chakravarthy could cause in the subcontinent during next year's T20 World Cup.
"Varun poses an exacting challenge to nullify in Australia, where surfaces hardly assist spinners," Short added.
Series Context
- India's top pacers have struggled on seaming wickets in Australia.
- Chakravarthy has impressed through adaptability and tactical bowling.
- He ranks second in wickets taken in the series so far.
Reported from Carrara, Australia.
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