Whenever I get the ball, my mindset is to attack – Varun Chakaravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy staged a remarkable turnaround of affairs as he made a massive impact with four crucial wickets in the series finale against South Africa. His four-wicket haul against the Proteas in the series finale saw him take his tally to 10 wickets, which also bagged him the Player of the Series award.

Talking at the post-match presentation, Varun opened up on his role in the series while underlining how talking to the seniors helped him to get his perspective. He also shed light on how he prepares to remain in the hunt in cricket’s ever-evolving alley.

Explaining his mindset during the game, Varun said, “It was a high-intensity match and probably the best game of the series. I really enjoyed it. That’s the role assigned to me; my first option is always to look for wickets. There’s no reason not to. So whenever I get the ball, my mindset is to attack and look to make an impact.”

Underlining the impact of always talking with the seniors, Varun said, “I talk to all of them - Surya, Sanju and others. They always encourage me and those conversations really help.”

He concluded by delineating how he tries to stay ahead of the curve, stating, “Just by constantly evolving. I try to bring something new every series. If it works, great; if not, I go back, work on it and come back stronger. That’s how I keep improving. I would like to dedicate this to my mom, dad, and sister.”