A TNPL breed, Varun CV has mystery tag strapped around his back, with a bowling action resembling Sri Lankan mystery spinner, Ajanta Mendis. Varun started his cricket career as a wicket-keeper in his school days. Then turned into a medium-pacer as he grew up before quitting a high profile architect job and eventually settled with bowling spin, thanks to his knee injury.
Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with significant contributions in IPL 2020 and 2021 as the leg-spinner claimed 17 wickets and 18 wickets respectively. However, Chakravarthy wasn't as effective in IPL 2022 where he failed to pick wickets with his economy on the higher side. He was also dropped from the playing XI by KKR due to his poor performances, so the leg spinner will be looking forward to bounce back in the upcoming IPL season.