Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Varun Chakaravarthy Ruled Out of Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games Doubtful
Varun Chakaravarthy is an Indian cricket player who bowls spin.
He hurt his side and cannot play the rest of India’s matches against Afghanistan.
Scans found the new injury after he had recently recovered from a hamstring injury.
He had played well in the first match, taking one wicket and giving away 16 runs.
India won that match by seven wickets.
The new injury may stop him from playing at the Asian Games in Japan.
India has other spin options, including Kuldeep Yadav, Krunal Pandya, and Vipraj Nigam.
The reports also say people are questioning how injuries are managed at the Centre of Excellence.
India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining two Afghanistan T20Is with a fresh side strain.
Scans, identified as an MRI in one report, confirmed the injury after his recent recovery from a hamstring problem sustained during the England tour.
Chakaravarthy took 1-16 in four overs during India’s seven-wicket series-opening win in New Delhi.
The injury leaves his place in India’s upcoming Asian Games squad in doubt, with reports saying the competition will be held in Japan.
The Centre of Excellence’s injury-management protocols are facing scrutiny amid several recent player injuries.
- Who
- India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy.
- What
- He has been ruled out of the remaining Afghanistan T20Is with a fresh side strain and is doubtful for the Asian Games.
- When
- The injury was reported on Monday, September 14, after the series opener on Sunday, September 13; the remaining matches are scheduled for September 15 and 17.
- Where
- The Afghanistan matches are being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi; the Asian Games cricket competition is reported to be in Japan.
- Why
- Scans confirmed a fresh side strain after Chakaravarthy had recently recovered from a hamstring injury.
- Injury
- A fresh side strain confirmed by scans; one report specified an MRI.
- Afghanistan series
- Chakaravarthy is out of the remaining two T20Is.
- Series opener
- He took 1-16 in four overs during India’s seven-wicket win.
- Previous injury
- He suffered a hamstring injury during India’s England tour in July.
- Asian Games status
- His participation is doubtful or in limbo.
- Venue
- The remaining Afghanistan T20Is are scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
- Replacement status
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India had not named a replacement in the reports.
Sources
Varun Chakaravarthy Ruled Out Of Afghanistan T20Is With Side Strain, Asian Games Participation Doubtful
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