Former cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath has expressed his belief that Varun Chakravarthy has shown more value than Jasprit Bumrah following his standout performance in the Australia vs. India T20I series. Chakravarthy impressed by claiming five wickets across five matches, boasting an average of 16.40 and an economy rate of 6.83.
Meanwhile, Bumrah managed to secure three wickets in the same number of matches, averaging 26.33. Despite this, Chakravarthy, who currently holds the top spot as the T20I format’s best bowler, has amassed 26 wickets in 16 matches at an impressive average of 13.96. Badrinath, speaking on Star Sports, highlighted Chakravarthy’s ability to stifle opposition batsmen during the powerplay, middle overs, and even at the death.
Badrinath praised Chakravarthy, noting his exceptional performance since rejoining the Indian team. The cricketer emphasized Chakravarthy’s status as the world’s best T20 bowler and asserted that he surpasses even Bumrah in value due to his consistent performances in crucial match situations.
Describing Chakravarthy as a vital asset for India, Badrinath emphasized his importance for India’s defense of their T20 World Cup title in 2026. Badrinath underlined that Chakravarthy’s form will be pivotal for India’s success in the upcoming tournament, highlighting the bowler’s ability to influence match outcomes significantly.
Chakravarthy, who returned to the Indian team in late 2024 after a three-year hiatus, has proven his prowess by claiming 43 wickets in 23 matches. This remarkable performance underscores his importance to the Indian team as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
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