Varun Chakravarthy Returns to India's T20 Team

Varun Chakravarthy has made a triumphant return to the Indian cricket team after a three-year absence, describing the experience as a 'rebirth.' In the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior, he took three wickets for 31 runs, helping India secure a seven-wicket victory and marking his first appearance since the 2021 T20 World Cup. Chakravarthy's comeback follows an impressive IPL 2024 season where he was the second-highest wicket-taker, claiming 21 wickets in 14 matches for the Kolkata Knight Riders. His absence from the national team was notable, as he missed 86 T20Is, the second-highest for an Indian player between appearances. Chakravarthy credited his successful preparation in the Tamil Nadu Premier League under Ravichandran Ashwin for boosting his confidence ahead of this series. His successful return has reignited hopes for his future contributions to the team.