Varun Chakravarthy poses challenges for Australian team
Australia’s Matthew Short highlights the difficulties in reading Varun Chakravarthy’s bowling due to his pace and variations as teams prepare for spin-friendly conditions at the next year's T20 World Cup.
Varun's impact in current T20I series
Varun Chakravarthy has taken four wickets in two bowling innings, playing a key role in India’s push for a series victory in Australia. The hosts are actively working on strategies to counter his spin ahead of the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Matthew Short on Varun's bowling
“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.”
He added, “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.”
Short's role in Australia’s World Cup preparations
The top-order batter is expected to play an important part in finalizing Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup. Short values the experience of facing “world-class” Indian bowlers but acknowledges the World Cup conditions will be markedly different.
“There are always ways to improve,” Short noted.
Summary: Matthew Short underscores the challenge Varun Chakravarthy’s fast spin bowling poses, as Australia prepares for the spin-heavy conditions expected in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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