Varun Chakravarthy Challenges Australian Batters Ahead of T20 World Cup
Australia’s Matthew Short highlighted the difficulty of facing Varun Chakravarthy, whose pace and variations make him unpredictable. As teams prepare for the subcontinental spin conditions expected at next year’s T20 World Cup, the challenge of handling Varun remains significant.
Varun’s Impact in the Ongoing Series
In the current T20I series, Varun Chakravarthy has taken four wickets across two innings, playing a key role in India's pursuit of a series victory in Australia.
Australian Response and Preparation
The Australian team is actively working to counter Varun’s spin ahead of the World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Matthew Short explained the difficulty due to Varun’s pace, saying on the eve of the fourth T20I at Carrara in Gold Coast:
“What makes it harder is just how quick he bowls. We’ve obviously watched a lot of footage and whatnot. But yeah, that’s probably going to be the other challenge heading to India if it is spinning or in Sri Lanka as well.”
Short added that while the spin in Australia is generally less pronounced than in the subcontinent, Varun remains a tough opponent:
“So here in Australia, there’s probably not as much spin as it is in the subcontinent, obviously. But yeah, he’s a tough one and one we’ll have to look out for.”
Matthew Short’s Role and Outlook
Besides facing Varun, Short is gearing up for an important role as Australia finalizes their squad for the T20 World Cup. He values the experience of playing against world-class Indian bowlers and acknowledges the challenges of adapting to different conditions:
“There are always ways to improve.”
Short’s focus remains on learning and adjusting ahead of the tournament.
Summary: Matthew Short emphasizes the difficulty of facing Varun Chakravarthy’s fast spin, highlighting the need for Australia to adapt as they prepare for the subcontinental conditions of the upcoming T20 World Cup.