VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY

Varun Chakravarthy was a revelation for the KKR side in the last two IPL tournaments in 2020 and 2021. The mystery bowler picked 17 wickets in IPL 2020 and took the only fifer that season. He continued his good form in IPL 2021 after he was retained by the franchise and picked 18 wickets with a terrific economy of 6.58.

However, injuries hampered his progress and form deserted him, despite Varun making his India debut in 2021. But he constantly struggled with fitness the whole year, though KKR showed faith in him and retained him for IPL 2022.

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But his performance was well below par as he managed just 6 wickets in 11 matches throughout the tournament which came at an economy of 8.51. He failed to perform his job of keeping things tight in middle overs.

Given his form and fitness, KKR might free up some much-needed funds by releasing him ahead of IPL 2023 auction and maybe go for someone younger or experienced spinner.