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The story behind the rise, dip, and revival of mystery leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy

“Leg-spinners and my type of bowlers...,” says India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in a chat over phone.What’s his type? How would he describe himself as a bowler? “Different from conventional leg-spinners, technique-wise. ‘Cause of my release point, and lesser use of the wrist.” He’s been slotted as a mystery spinner. For a bowler who was claimed to possess seven different types of deliveries in 2018, he admits he bowls only four deliveries in the Indian Premier League (IPL): leg-break, googly, carrom ball, and the flipper. “Nothing like that. That’s what I’ve been labelled as by the selectors. They think that I want to concentrate on white-ball cricket. But if they call me for red ball, I will always be open to (play).”On whether he focuses only o...
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Spin-king Ashwin in no mood to relinquish his crown

R. Ashwin was the best bowler for India in the previous World Test Championship cycle (2021-23) with 61 wickets, 14 more than Ravindra Jadeja, the second-best, at a better average and strike rate too. However, the World No. 1 ranked Test bowler, who played a crucial role in Rohit Sharma’s men reaching the final, was not accommodated in the XI for the title clash against Australia citing ‘team combination’ as the reason.Even after factoring in the variables unique to cricket — from pitch and overhead conditions to the make-up of the opponents — it is hard to imagine any other team sport where the best and in-form player is benched for the most crucial contest. His non-selection for the summit clash drew widespread criticism from former players and fans across the world as Team India succ...
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TNPL 2023: Bowlers win it for Salem Spartans and Dindigul Dragons against Ba11sy Trichy and Madurai Panthers

Job done: Kaushik Gandhi’s unbeaten 52 helped Salem Spartans win against Ba11sy Trichy. | Photo Credit: Focus Sports/TNPL Kaushik Gandhi’s unbeaten 52 (32b, 3x4, 3x6) helped Salem Spartans chase down 139 and post a five-wicket win over Ba11sy Trichy in the Tamil Nadu Premier League at the NPR College cricket ground in Natham on Sunday.Kaushik hit three successive sixes in the 15th over off Antony Dhas to hasten the chase.It had drizzled, was cloudy, and there was a bit of moisture on the pitch. So, it was surprising when Ba11sy Trichy captain V. Ganga Sridhar Raju won the toss and opted to bat on seemingly bowling-friendly conditions.There was a bit of swing and seam movement, and good bounce throughout the match. And Trichy’s R. Rajkumar and Salem’s Amith Sathvik who opened the match ...
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TNPL 2023: Nellai Royal Kings and Dindigul Dragons emerge victorious against Madurai Panthers and Ba11sy Trichy

Inspired spell: Mohan Prasath did not allow the Madurai Panthers’ batters to free their arms.  | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY K.B. Arun Karthick (32, 12b, 4x4, 2x6) and Nidhish Rajagopal (42, 26b, 1x4, 4x6) steered Nellai Royal Kings to a six-wicket win over Siechem Madurai Panthers in the TNPL at the Sri Ramakrishna CAS grounds here on Wednesday.Earlier, Panthers chose to bat. But, it failed to go according to its plan as the Kings had opener S. Karthick and Deeban Lingesh inside the first six overs.But skipper C. Hari Nishaanth, who watched it all happen, first forged a bond with Washington Sundar and later went on the hunt. He knew it was his responsibility to steady the ship and he did that with an assured knock of 64 (51b, 4x4, 3x6).Nishaanth demonstrated the sort of confidence that...
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TNPL 2023: Nellai Royal Kings and Dindigul Dragons emerge victorious against Madurai Panthers and Ba11sy Trichy

Inspired spell: Mohan Prasath did not allow the Madurai Panthers’ batters to free their arms.  | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY K.B. Arun Karthick (32, 12b, 4x4, 2x6) and Nidhish Rajagopal (42, 26b, 1x4, 4x6) steered Nellai Royal Kings to a six-wicket win over Siechem Madurai Panthers in the TNPL at the Sri Ramakrishna CAS grounds here on Wednesday.Earlier, Panthers chose to bat. But, it failed to go according to its plan as the Kings had opener S. Karthick and Deeban Lingesh inside the first six overs.But skipper C. Hari Nishaanth, who watched it all happen, first forged a bond with Washington Sundar and later went on the hunt. He knew it was his responsibility to steady the ship and he did that with an assured knock of 64 (51b, 4x4, 3x6).Nishaanth demonstrated the sort of confidence that...