Two days before India’s final group-stage match against Oman, the International Cricket Council announced that spin wonder Varun Chakravarthy has risen to the top of the ICC T20I bowling rankings. Due to a string of strong and reliable performances in the game’s shortest format, the mystery spinner moved up three spots in the world rankings and passed New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy. Following in the footsteps of leg-break expert Ravi Bishnoi and Jasprit Bumrah, Chakravarthy’s remarkable achievement makes him just the third Indian bowler to hold the top spot in T20I bowling records.
Chakravarthy’s quick ascent highlights his growing impact in T20 internationals and adds a powerful new tool to India’s bowling repertoire for the current competition. A notable aspect of India’s bowling lineup, his ability to confound hitters with subtle changes has improved the team’s chances of winning international matches.
