IND vs NZ 2026: Gavaskar Calls Varun a Magician, No Stress

Yo, Sunil Gavaskar was feelin' Varun Chakaravarthy's vibe in that T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur. Even after takin' some hits, the magician held it down with 2/37, while Glenn Phillips was chasin' runs like a pro. India wrapped it up, holdin' NZ to 190, takin' that 1-0 lead, fo' shizzle!

Quick rundown

1.Varun Chakaravarthy stays cool under pressure, earning Gavaskar's 'magician' nod.

2.India restricts NZ to 190/7 and takes a 1-0 series lead.

3.Gavaskar highlights belief and 'next over, two wickets' mindset as Varun's strength.

4.Next clash heads to Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium on Friday.

5.NZ push back on a 239-target but India fans keep the rhythm, eyeing a series sweep.

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