Ravichandran Ashwin, the former Indian cricketer makes a shocking claim after the historic Champions Trophy final. The former Off-spinner reveals that India’s new mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy deserved to be the “Player of The Tournament” winner ahead of Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra. Varun did not play first two games of the Champions Trophy and later on he was included in the playing 11 in place of Harshit Rana. Since making his way, Varun didn’t look back tarnished opposition batters with is mystery spin.
In 3 matches, Varun scalped 9 wickets which also included a 5-wicket haul against New Zealand in the last league game. In the final match as well, Varun took the initiative and scalped important wickets of Will Young and Glenn Phillips.
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What Ashwin Said About Varun Chakaravarthy
“Whatever said and done, the Player of the Tournament, in my view, was Varun Chakaravarthy. He didn’t play the entire tournament. He was such a big difference. If Varun Chakaravarthy wasn’t there, I think this game would have been very different. He brought that X-factor and the novelty factor. If I were the judge, I would have given it to Varun. He was the biggest difference,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’.
“Just look at how he dismissed Glenn Phillips. He wasn’t covering the stumps, so Varun went wide of the crease and bowled that googly. In my view, Varun has to be the Player of the Series. The award should be given to someone who made the biggest difference. Varun Chakaravarthy deserves the Player of the Series award,” he added.
Ashwin Also Complimented Team India’s All-Round Performance
“I am so happy for Rohit and Gautam Gambhir. Just spare a thought for GG. What must he be going through? Losing Test series against New Zealand, you have been losing a few. But you made a remarkable decision. There was no Jasprit Bumrah. Remarkably, this Indian team won the Champions Trophy without Bumrah. What does it tell you? Where does it leave Indian cricket? I am so happy. I think the world will take some time to catch up with Indian cricket,” said Ashwin.
“This particular Champions Trophy is completely dedicated to the bowlers. Without Jasprit Bumrah, hats off to the bowlers,” he added.
