Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has put rival teams on notice ahead of the T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy and Rinku Singh are set to be major headaches. Chakravarthy’s comeback has been marked by surgical precision in spin bowling. His tight lines, consistent speed, and sly variations offer batters scant relief.
‘You can’t afford mistakes against him,’ Mhambrey told media. ‘He targets stumps every ball, so poor judgment leads to dismissals. His pace prevents easy lofting, forcing unnatural shots.’ In red-hot form, Chakravarthy bolsters India’s spin battery including Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, ideal for turning pitches.
This trio, plus injured Washington Sundar, can deliver reliable overs across phases, especially in India-Sri Lanka venues where spin thrives.
Rinku Singh shines as a clutch performer. His death-over stats are staggering: 275 strike rate, 25 sixes in late overs (one every six balls), predominantly off pacers. Mhambrey praised his poise: ‘No frills, great fielder, handles all bowling types. At 6-7, he finishes games effortlessly. Bowlers struggle, even seamers, against his barrier-breaking talent.’ Opponents beware—these players elevate India’s T20 threat level.