Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised spinner Varun Chakaravarthy’s efforts in India’s thumping victory against New Zealand in the first T20I match. India posted a formidable total of 238/7, with standout performances from Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh.
The Indian team’s strong bowling display, including Chakaravarthy’s spell of 2/37, played a crucial role in securing a 48-run win at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. Despite conceding runs, Gavaskar noted Chakaravarthy’s positive body language and emphasized the spinner’s potential as a skilled bowler.
Gavaskar also commended India’s overall performance, highlighting the significance of starting the series with a win. He lauded the team’s batting and bowling efforts, underscoring the importance of a comprehensive team display ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup.
