Namma jeichitom, Maara: Varun Chakaravarthy's second flight

Namma jeichitom, Maara: Varun Chakravarthy’s Second Flight

Behind the tears and tweaks lies a defining Tamil cinema moment that marked a comeback no one expected. In July 2024, Varun Chakravarthy was confident his return had finally arrived. He had already been asked for his Adidas sizes—shirt, trousers, tracksuit—signaling that his place in India’s squad seemed guaranteed.

India was preparing to send a second-string team to Zimbabwe after their T20 World Cup victory, a series designed for fringe players to prove themselves. Varun fit this profile perfectly: more than 40 wickets over two IPL seasons, a title with Kolkata Knight Riders, and a reputation as a reliable bowler in crucial moments. He was in form, rhythm, and alignment.

Yet the pain ran deeper than usual. This time, it wasn’t about performance or statistics; it was about how much he had rebuilt himself. After the 2021 World Cup disaster—where he went wicketless in three matches and faced harsh online abuse—and the 2022 slump when KKR dropped him midseason, he reinvented himself completely.

His challenges extended even further back. He had endured many false starts, trying different roles—wicketkeeper, pace bowler, architect, freelancer, and even exploring acting. None suited him, and every change left its mark.

“He had already been asked to send his Adidas sizes. Shirt, trousers, tracksuit: all ticked off, as if the place in India's squad was a formality.”
“After the horror of the 2021 World Cup, when he went wicketless in three games and came back home to a torrent of online abuse... he had stripped everything back.”

Author’s summary: Varun Chakravarthy’s journey showcases resilience through reinvention, turning setbacks into a remarkable comeback in Indian cricket.

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Cricbuzz.com Cricbuzz.com — 2025-11-04

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