Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/08/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Bidar, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy was named in the India squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India in February–March 2026. India won the tournament by defeating New Zealand in the final, with Varun finishing as the joint highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets in the competition.
In the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Varun Chakravarthy recorded figures of 1/64 in 4 overs, joining an unwanted list for the joint second-most expensive bowling spell in T20 World Cup history alongside Sanath Jayasuriya's 0/64. Despite his poor performance, India defended 253 to win by seven runs and advance to the final. Earlier in the tournament, he took 9 wickets in the first four matches at an economy of 5.17 before conceding runs at 11.63 in the last four games.
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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. |