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Questions are growing around the form of India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy during the ongoing T20 World Cup, with the bowler struggling to make the expected impact in recent matches.

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Varun entered the tournament with high expectations due to his unpredictable variations and ability to trouble top batters. However, his recent outings have raised concerns among fans and analysts, as he has found it difficult to control runs and take wickets during crucial phases of the game.

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India’s bowling attack has largely relied on pace bowlers and all-rounders in key moments, which has put additional focus on Varun’s inconsistent performances. Opposing teams appear better prepared to face his mystery spin, reducing the element of surprise that once made him highly effective.

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Despite the criticism, all-rounder Axar Patel has strongly backed his teammate. Speaking to reporters, Axar described Varun as an important asset to the Indian side and insisted that the spinner still possesses the ability to change the course of a match.

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“Varun is still an X-factor for us. Even if batters think they understand his bowling, he can surprise them with something different,” Axar said while defending the spinner’s role in the team.

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Axar added that bowlers often go through phases where results do not reflect their effort, but the team management continues to trust Varun’s skills and match-winning potential.

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With the tournament moving toward its knockout stages, India will be hoping that the spinner regains rhythm quickly. A strong performance from Varun could prove crucial, especially on slower pitches where spin bowling is expected to play a major role.