IPL 2019: 3 teams that could be in contention to buy Varun Chakravarthy

#1 Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals

Late into the 2018 IPL auction, Rajasthan Royals realized that they did not have a top-quality spinner. They had to place a frantic bid for Krishnappa Gowtham and bought him for an exorbitant price of INR 6.2 crores. Apart from him, RR have Shreyas Gopal and Ish Sodhi in their ranks. None of the three is a significant threat and lack the venom required to run through the opponent’s batting lineup.

Varun Chakravarthy can be the weapon that can spearhead the bowling arsenal of Rajasthan Royals. He can be the key player for the franchise whenever they encounter a turning track and will be effective in curtailing the run-flow. The spinner can transform the way Rajasthan Royals approach an opposition on turning pitches.

Additionally, over the years, Rajasthan Royals have developed their image as a team that likes to groom the lesser-known talents. They consistently back the underdogs to punch above their weight and a player like Varun Chakravarthy fits perfectly in that definition.