‘The amount of competition is immense’ - Varun Chakravarthy reflects on importance of competition in domestic circuit

Star India spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a sensational comeback to the Indian team. The 33-year-old was named in the lineup for the first T20I against Bangladesh, and bowling four overs in the game, Chakaravarthy conceded 31 runs but took three brilliant wickets. 

His spell ensured that Bangladesh were bundled out for a score of 127 runs, which in turn helped India secure a comfortable victory. After the game, Chakaravarthy collected praise from many. 

In the post-match press conference, Chakravarthy credited the Indian domestic circuit for his smooth comeback into the Indian team. He highlighted the standard of the Indian domestic circuit, and how the players are always ready to compete at the highest level. 

“The amount of competition in domestic, the domestic people don't talk about it much, but the amount of competition that goes in the domestic side is immense. More than 30+ domestic sides and we play every team, Syed Mushtaq Ali, Vijay Hazare and there are many many tournaments which keep happening, and the standard of Syed Mushtaq Ali and VIjay Hazare is very high,” Chakravarthy said in the post-match press conference. 

“Once you keep playing such leagues and people like Nitish and Mayank, they are ready for IPL directly, they are ready for the internationals also, so definitely, the credit goes to the domestic set-up,” Chakravarthy said.

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India to take on Bangladesh in second T20I in Delhi 

Speaking of the ongoing series, India managed to register a comfortable victory. The clash began with Bangladesh batting first, and the side was limited to a score of 127 runs after a stellar performance by the Indian bowling attack. Aiming to chase down the target, the hosts put in a good showing as Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya starred in the run chase. 

With the advantage in the series, the Men in Blue will now travel to Delhi for the second T20I. Both sides will lock horns in the second clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi on October 9.