Varun Chakaravarthy

Date of Birth: Aug 29, 1991Place of Birth: Bidar, KarnatakaSport: CricketMajor Achievements in 2025:ICC Champions Trophy 2025: WinnersACC Asia Cup 2025: WinnersODI stats in 2025: 10 wickets in 4 matches | Best 5/42 | Ave. 19.0 | Econ. 4.75T20I stats in 2025: 36 wickets in 20 matches | Best 5/24 | Ave. 13.19 | Econ. 7.08Varun Chakaravarthy enjoyed a standout 2025, emerging as a key figure in India’s limited-overs success. At the ICC Champions Trophy, the mystery spinner finished as the joint second-highest wicket-taker with nine scalps despite featuring in only three matches, underlining his impact in crucial games. His match-winning spells earned him a spot in the Team of the Tournament as India clinched the title. He carried that momentum into the Asia Cup, claiming seven wickets — joint second-highest for India — and playing an important role in another trophy-winning campaign.Across formats, Varun concluded the year as India’s second-leading wicket-taker with 46 wickets in 24 matches, trailing only his spin partner Kuldeep Yadav, reaffirming his status as a vital cog in India’s white-ball setup.