T20 International Cup 2026: ‘He would’ve taken no less than one 5-fer’ – Aakash Chopra shocked to not see Workforce India megastar finishing his complete quota of overs

Former India opener Aakash Chopra expressed his marvel, questioning why the Indian crew control isn’t bowling Varun Chakaravarthy his complete quota of 4 overs all over the T20 International Cup 2026. His remark got here after the thriller spinner bowled simply 3 overs towards the Netherlands on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18.

Chakaravarthy was once the wrecker-in-chief within the Netherlands’ innings the place the Dutch facet was once chasing a frightening 194-run goal. The Males in Blue sooner or later gained the fit through 17 runs, with Chakaravarthy completing with shocking figures of three/14 in his three-over spell. He bagged the wickets of Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, and Aryan Dutt. In truth, Ackermann and Dutt had been brushed aside off consecutive deliveries.

Chakaravarthy bowled his complete quota of 4 overs handiest in India’s first recreation within the ongoing International Cup towards america. Within the following recreation towards Namibia, he handiest bowled two overs, however it was once sufficient for him to bag a three-for. Chakaravarthy has bowled 3 overs in India’s remaining two video games towards Pakistan and the Netherlands.

“Unexpected that Varun isn’t completing his quota of overs. Most effective as soon as he’s bowled all 4. He would’ve taken no less than one 5-fer if he was once allowed to complete his quota. He Is and He Will likely be crucial bowler along side Increase within the subsequent spherical,” Chopra wrote on his reputable ‘X’ (previously Twitter) maintain.

Up to now within the 2026 T20 International Cup, Chakaravarthy has accounted for 9 wickets in 4 suits at a mind-boggling reasonable of 6.89. He’s joint-second at the listing of main wicket-takers within the match.

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