Stick to basics, bowl the right length: Varun Chakravarthy

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy says consistency comes from confidence, mindset and sticking to basics, as he underlines the importance of self-imposed pressure, bowling the right lengths and understanding opponents in his preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

Hyderabad: India’s star spin bowler Varun Chakravarthy says his plan is simple, stick to the basics and bowl his length.

In a chat ‘Follow The Blues’ on JioHotstar, Varun says sometimes it works and thankfully in the last three matches.

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“ I will try the same in the next match. It’s about mindset and skill. When you are not confident, your mindset affects your skill. The key is to stay confident and back your skills. That is when you execute well, without much change. That is the secret to being consistent,” says Varun.

“At this level, you must be consistent, playing at the highest level is important to know where you stand. In my first match at the international level, I struggled a bit initially and that’s when I understood a few things. I went back to practice and made corrections. So, it is very important to keep playing at the highest level,” the India spinner said.

On the importance of self-imposed pressure in his World Cup preparation, Varun said: “It is very important to keep putting pressure on yourself to get ready for the World Cup. You have to challenge yourself even when there is no challenge.”

“If a match feels easy, you have to create that pressure mentally and start challenging yourself. Confidence, bowling the right lengths, and understanding the opposition are key. That is one major factor I want to take into the World Cup. With a better understanding of the opposition, I think I can do well,” he said.