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Dubai: Axar Patel hailed Varun Chakravarthy’s exceptional bowling performance against New Zealand, where the mystery spinner claimed his maiden five-wicket haul (5/42) in ODIs, helping India secure a semi-final berth in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
“Tough to Read, Fast in the Air” – Axar on Chakravarthy’s Strengths
Axar credited Chakravarthy for his mental resilience after a challenging 2021 T20 World Cup campaign and emphasized his ability to transition from T20 success to ODIs.
- “Credit goes to him. He has come back strong and shown his mental toughness,” Axar said.
- “His deliveries are hard to read from the hand, and he bowls at a skiddy pace, making him a nightmare for batters.”
Axar’s No. 5 Batting Role: A Tactical Shift
Axar, promoted to No. 5 in recent games, has adapted well to his new role, providing stability in crunch situations.
- Against New Zealand, he rescued India from 30/3, forging a 98-run stand with Shreyas Iyer.
- “Earlier, I had to score quickly. Now, I have time and play as per the team’s needs,” he explained.
With Chakravarthy’s bowling brilliance and Axar’s solid contributions with the bat, India looks well-balanced heading into their Champions Trophy semi-final showdown against Australia.
