ICC No. 1 T20I bowler Varun Chakravarthy has opened up about how he is preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. He said his focus is on building confidence, discipline, and mental strength.
Speaking on ‘Follow The Blues’ on JioHotstar, he said, “It is very important to keep putting pressure on yourself to get ready for the World Cup. You have to challenge yourself even when there is no challenge. If a match feels easy, you have to create that pressure mentally and start challenging yourself.”
Chakravarthy said his plan is to understand the opposition well. “Confidence, bowling the right lengths, and understanding the opposition are key. That is one major factor I want to take into the World Cup. With a better understanding of the opposition, I think I can do well.”
He also explained how sticking to simple things has helped him succeed. “My plan is simple, stick to the basics and bowl my length. Sometimes it works, and thankfully in the last three matches, it has worked well. I will try the same in the next match,” Chakravarthy said.
The mystery spinner also highlighted how mindset plays a big role in performance. “When you are not confident, your mindset affects your skill. The key is to stay confident and back your skills. That is when you execute well, without much change. That is the secret to being consistent.”
Reflecting on his journey, he said, “At this level, you must be consistent. Playing at the highest level is important to know where you stand.” Talking about his early struggles, he added, “In my first match at the international level, I struggled a bit initially and that’s when I understood a few things. I went back to practice and made corrections.”
So far in T20Is, Chakravarthy has taken 51 wickets from 32 matches. He has also picked up six wickets in the first three matches of the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa.
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