T20 World Cup 2026: Aakash Chopra Surprised by Varun's Overs

Aakash Chopra was shocked to see Varun Chakaravarthy not bowl his full four overs during the T20 World Cup 2026. Chakaravarthy took three wickets for just 14 runs against the Netherlands, helping India win by 17 runs. Chopra believes if given the chance, he could have bagged a five-wicket haul. With nine wickets in four matches, he's definitely making waves!

Quick rundown

1.Chakaravarthy ripped through the Netherlands with 3/14 in three overs.

2.Aakash Chopra wonders why he isn’t allowed his full four-over quota.

3.Nine wickets in four matches at a 6.89 average; WC26 could be his stage.

4.India won by 17 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

5.He's joint-second on the tournament's leading-wicket-takers list.

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