Varun Chakravarthy aims to destroy Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakravarthy has set his sights on some big scalps in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Varun Chakravarthy is aiming to take down Indian cricket icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, along with other power hitters, in the ongoing IPL 2025.

The Indian mystery spinner, who is known for his tricky variations, is eyeing wickets of players who are in top form in the ongoing IPL 2025, including big hitters like Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav.

Varun Chakravarthy eyes big scalps in IPL 2025

Having already picked up three wickets in two matches, the KKR spinner is gearing up for his next big challenge against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, where he will have a great chance to dismiss Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav on Monday, March 31.

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Varun Chakravarthy said on JioHotstar’s special show ‘Gen Bold’: “Definitely any batsman who is in great form. Players like Heinrich Klaasen, Nicholas Pooran, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav—these guys are all the star players. I would be very happy if I could pick their wickets.”

Varun has been in sensational form lately, and he was the second-highest wicket-taker in India’s triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in Dubai. Additionally, the Indian spinner also played a crucial role in KKR’s title glory in the IPL 2024.

Varun Chakravarthy opens up about the lessons learned from last season

Reflecting on his impressive success, Chakravarthy noted that every tournament is a fresh challenge, and he believes that past performances don't guarantee future success, so he’s focused on starting from scratch once again. Now, he is ready to take the IPL 2025 by storm.

He said, “The lesson is that you can have a great previous tournament, but again you have to start from scratch. That’s what cricket teaches you. You can have two or three fantastic tournaments, but in the next one, you have to start from zero. So, that’s what I’m preparing for—starting from scratch.”

Varun has also mastered the art of handling high-pressure situations on the field, and his success mantra is keeping things simple. He focuses on sticking to the basics and executing them perfectly instead of trying to pull off something extraordinary or searching for a magic delivery.

This approach has helped him stay calm and deliver impactful performances, even in the toughest moments.

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Varun Chakravarthy explains how he delivers in crunch situations and handles expectations

Chakravarthy added, “What I have learned till now is to just keep things very simple—don’t try to do something very different, don’t try to bowl a magic ball, or create a magic moment. The most impactful thing you can do is stick to your basics, do them well, and execute them properly.”

As a crucial part of KKR's bowling attack, Varun is very well aware of the weight of expectations that come with playing in the IPL, and there is only one way to handle it, and that’s not allowing the pressure to take him down and giving his best with the ball.

He signed off by saying, “It’s part and parcel of playing competitive cricket. So, you just need to focus on your process and not think too far ahead.”