Daren Sammy Declares Varun Chakravarthy Remains World's Top T20 Bowler
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Daren Sammy: Varun Chakravarthy Still World No. 1 T20 Bowler Despite Recent Struggles
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News18•28-02-2026, 19:30
Daren Sammy: Varun Chakravarthy Still World No. 1 T20 Bowler Despite Recent Struggles
•West Indies coach Daren Sammy asserts Varun Chakravarthy remains the world's No. 1 T20 bowler, despite recent expensive spells against South Africa and Zimbabwe.
•Sammy emphasizes that a couple of poor outings do not diminish Chakravarthy's top status, highlighting respect for all opposition players.
•The upcoming match against India at Eden Gardens is a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner advancing to face England in the semifinals.
•Sammy describes the India clash as a "massive, massive" occasion, acknowledging the challenge of playing against India's strong team and a large home crowd.
•He compares the match to a "David and Goliath" showdown, recalling West Indies' 2016 victory over India and expressing confidence in his team's ability to execute their plans.