Biography:
Varun Chakravarthy is an Indian cricketer who has made a name for himself as a leg-spin bowler.
Early Life and Family Of Varun Chakravarthy
Varun was born on August 29, 1991, in Bidar, Karnataka, India. His father, Vinod Chakravarthy, is an ITS officer for BSNL, and his mother, Malini, is a Kannadathi. Varun’s family has a mixed cultural background, with his father being half-Tamil and half-Malayali.
Domestic Career of Chakravarthy
Varun’s cricketing journey began when he played for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket. He made his debut in the 2018 Tamil Nadu Premier League and took 9 wickets at an economy rate of 4.70, helping Madurai Panthers win their maiden title. He then made his List A debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Chakravarthy IPL Career
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Varun has played for Kings XI Punjab (2019) and Kolkata Knight Riders (2020-present). He had a impressive 2020 IPL season, taking 17 wickets at an average of 20.94, including a 5-wicket haul against Delhi Capitals.
Varun Chakravarthy International Career
Varun made his T20I debut for India on July 25, 2021, against Sri Lanka, taking the wicket of Dasun Shanaka. He then made his ODI debut on February 9, 2025, against England. Varun was part of the Indian team that won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Chakravarthy Stats
Here are some of Varun’s Chakravarthy stats:
- T20I: 18 matches, 33 wickets, bowling average 14.57
- ODI: 4 matches, 10 wickets, bowling average 19.00
- IPL: 71 matches, 105 wickets, bowling average 21.15.
Varun Personal Life
Varun married his longtime girlfriend, Neha Khedekar, on December 11, 2020, in a closed ceremony in Chennai.
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Salary
Varun Chakravarthy’s salary for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is ₹12 crore, which is a significant increase from his previous seasons. He has been retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2025 season.
Here’s a breakdown of Varun Chakravarthy’s IPL salary over the years:
- 2019: ₹8.4 crore (Kings XI Punjab)
- 2020: ₹4 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- 2021: ₹4 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- 2022: ₹8 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- 2023: ₹8 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- 2024: ₹8 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- 2025: ₹12 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders
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