in pursuit of this goal Rohit Sharma A fast opening stand played a major role led by विशेष, whose aggressive approach was instrumental in turning the game in the powerplay. With contributions from the top order, Mumbai Indians won in just 19.1 overs, losing four wickets. However, amid KKR’s disappointing bowling performance, one player who came under heavy criticism was their mystery spinner. Varun Chakraborty Were.
Kris Srikkanth criticizes Varun Chakravarthy’s disappointing performance against Mumbai Indians
former indian captain Kris Srikanth He left no stone unturned in assessing Chakravarthy’s performance, openly criticizing the spinner’s ineffective bowling and lack of variation. Speaking on his YouTube channel after the match, Srikkanth pointed out that Varun’s over-reliance on googlies has made him predictable in the eyes of modern batsmen. He stressed the need for the spinner to rediscover his leg-spin and bring more variety into his game.
According to Srikkanth, Varun’s “mystery” factor has faded to a great extent, making it easier for the batsmen to read him. He said that unless the spinner develops and produces a wide range of bowling, he may continue to struggle at the highest level. This criticism came after a disappointing performance, where Varun conceded 48 runs in his four overs and took no wickets—figures that proved costly in a high-scoring encounter.
“Unless Varun Chakravarthy learns to spin the ball and leg-spin, he will struggle. Always bowling googlies will not be sustainable. He will have to bring some variations and get the leg-spin going. There is no mystery with him anymore. Your mystery is history,” Srikanth said.
Gamble in Powerplay backfired against Rohit Sharma
Srikkanth also questioned KKR’s strategic decision in bringing Chakravarthy into the powerplay, especially against a batsman like Rohit. The move backfired almost immediately, as Rohit attacked the spinner, gaining momentum by hitting a boundary and a six. The former Indian captain believes that bowling to Varun at the beginning of the innings hurt his confidence. Once put under pressure, the spinner lost control, started bowling fast, which proved to be more beneficial for the Mumbai batsmen. Srikkanth stressed that spinners like Varun are more effective when they bowl outside the powerplay, where they can rely on deception rather than pace.
“Insert leg-spin and take the ball away from the batsmen. Only then will the batsmen fear you. First of all, they should not give the ball in the powerplay. Rohit Sharma ended the match in his own over. Varun Chakraborty’s confidence took a hit there, and after that he started bowling fast,” Srikanth added.
Chakraborty’s problems are not limited to this match only. The spinner has faced a tough time in recent months, with T20 World Cup 2026 A challenging time was also involved during the second phase of the tournament, although India ultimately managed to lift the trophy.
