Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/08/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Bidar, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Varun Chakravarthy
Kolkata Knight Riders ruled Varun Chakravarthy out of a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after he sustained a hairline toe fracture. Reports later said he continued the IPL season while managing multiple finger and toe injuries, with the club and medical staff monitoring his fitness.
Varun Chakravarthy said he had been bowling with fractures in his hand during IPL 2026, yet still produced a match-winning spell of 3/14 for Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals. His performance helped KKR secure their first win of the season and brought him the player of the match award.
Varun Chakravarthy reached a career-best ICC Men’s T20I bowling rating of 818 points after a strong home series against South Africa. The ranking surge moved him to the top of the world list and made him the highest-rated Indian T20I bowler on record.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Varun Chakravarthy Vinod |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | SRM University, Tamil Nadu |
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| Education | Graduation in Architecture |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | C.V. Vinod Chakravarthy (Works at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) |
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| Mother | Malini Chakravarthy (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Vanditha Chakravarthy |
Career
| Cricket |
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Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Ravichandran Ashwin |
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| Favourite Food | Snickers Chocolate Bars |
| Favourite Actor | Vijay |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Varun Chakravarthy began his cricket journey as a wicket-keeper-batsman when he was 13 years old. | |
| 2. At 17, he left cricket to pursue a career in architecture but eventually made a comeback to the sport. | |
| 3. In 2018, Kings XI Punjab acquired Varun for ₹8.4 crores in the IPL auction. | |
| 4. Varun is recognized for his diverse bowling techniques, including Offbreak, Legbreak, Googly, Carrom Ball, Slider, Flipper, and Topspinner. | |
| 5. He made his international T20I debut for India against Sri Lanka in 2021 and was part of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad that year. | |
| 6. Varun became the second oldest ODI debutant for India at 33 years and 164 days during the 2025 series against England. | |
| 7. In December 2025, he became the highest rated Indian bowler ever in ICC T20I rankings with 818 points. |
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