ADVERTISEMENTWith nine wickets from four matches, Varun is India’s top wicket-taker so far in this World Cup. Like how it is for his teammates, Varun too will be facing bigger tests heading into the Super Eight stage of this World Cup. His first test will be against South Africa here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Lately, Varun has also worked on the under-cutter, which has earned him wickets in the ongoing World Cup as well. Being rooted at the crease and trying to launch him for big hits is not the right approach, a mistake South Africa too have made when facing Varun.

Source: The Telegraph February 20, 2026 03:02 UTC