Varun Chakravarthy leaves Aussies guessing as Short braces for spin test ahead

Varun Chakravarthy Challenges Australian Batsmen Ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia’s Matthew Short highlights the difficulty of facing spinner Varun Chakravarthy as teams prepare for the spin-friendly conditions expected at next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Varun’s Impact in the Ongoing Series

In the current T20I series, Varun Chakravarthy has taken four wickets in two bowling innings, playing a key role in India’s bid for a series win in Australia. His pace and variations make him a challenging bowler for Australian batsmen.

Matthew Short’s Perspective

“What makes it harder is just how quick he bowls,” said Short on the eve of the fourth T20I at Carrara in Gold Coast.
“We’ve obviously watched a lot of footage and whatnot. But yeah, that’s probably going to be the other challenge heading to India if it is spinning or in Sri Lanka as well.”

Short acknowledged that Australian conditions typically offer less spin compared to the subcontinent, but emphasized Varun’s threat:

“So here in Australia, there’s probably not as much spin as it is in the subcontinent, obviously. But yeah, he’s a tough one and one we’ll have to look out for.”

Preparation for the T20 World Cup

Australia is working hard to develop strategies to counter Varun’s spin bowling before the T20 World Cup, where he will be a significant challenge. As the team fine-tunes its squad, Short plays a vital role facing top-class Indian bowlers and adapting to different playing conditions.

Short on Facing World-Class Bowling

“He is enjoying the opportunity to face ‘world-class’ Indian bowlers, though he understands that conditions in the World Cup will be completely different.”

Short confidently remarked,

“There are always ways to improve.”

Author’s summary: Australia’s Matthew Short reflects on the challenges posed by Varun Chakravarthy’s pace and spin as the team prepares for the spin-heavy conditions expected at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Telegraph India Telegraph India — 2025-11-06

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