Once written off, now India’s X-Factor: Varun’s redemption arc

Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian mystery spinner, who recently shone in the England T20I series and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, made an impactful Champions Trophy debut with a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in Dubai. Last time he was here in this part of the world, Varun had gone empty handed. Sunday, however, was a different story.

​Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian mystery spinner, who recently shone in the England T20I series and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, made an impactful Champions Trophy debut with a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in Dubai. Last time he was here in this part of the world, Varun had gone empty handed. Sunday, however, was a different story.