Varun Chakravarthy Biography : The Rise of a Mystery Spinner
Varun Chakravarthy is an Indian cricketer, renowned for his mystery spin bowling. Born on 29 August 1991 in Bidar, Karnataka, Varun made his T20I debut for India in 2021 against Sri Lanka. He is known for his unique right-arm leg-spin and ability to bowl mystery deliveries, including the Carrom ball, making him a standout player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders. Varun’s variations have made him a key weapon in the shortest format of the game. Before rising to fame, he played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. His unorthodox style and deceptive deliveries have earned him recognition as one of India’s top spinners.
🧑 Personal Information
Field
Details
Full Name
Varun Chakravarthy
Nickname
Varun
Date of Birth
29 August 1991
Age (as of 2025)
33 Years
Birthplace
Bidar, Karnataka, India
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Profession
Cricketer (Bowler)
Batting Style
Right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg-spin (Leg Break)
Role
Bowler
📏 Physical Stats
Attribute
Measurement
Height
6 feet (1.83 m)
Weight
75 kg (approx.)
Chest
40 inches
Waist
32 inches
Biceps
14 inches
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
👨👩👧 Family Details
Relation
Name
Father
Narayan Chakravarthy (Businessman)
Mother
Lakshmi Chakravarthy
Siblings
One brother, Ashwin Chakravarthy (Engineer)
Marital Status
Unmarried
🎓 Education
Level
Institution
Schooling
St. Xavier’s High School, Bidar
College
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (B.Tech)
Cricket Academy
Kumble Cricket Academy, Bengaluru
🏏 Cricket Career
Category
Details
Domestic Team
Tamil Nadu
IPL Team
Kolkata Knight Riders (2020–present)
International Debut
T20I: 14 September 2021 vs Sri Lanka
Jersey Number
56 (India and IPL)
Best Bowling
5/20 in domestic cricket (T20 format)
Notable Records
Known for his mystery spin and variations including the Carrom ball
Batting Style
Lower-order batsman, but primarily a bowler
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg-spin, with the ability to bowl mystery deliveries
🏆 Awards & Achievements
Year
Achievement
2019
IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders
2020
Key performer for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL
2021
Made debut for India in T20Is against Sri Lanka
2021
Recognized as one of India’s mystery spinners
2022
Played key role in India’s T20 squad and IPL performances
