Varun Chakravarthy Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Varun Chakravarthy?

Varun Chakravarthy is an Indian cricketer who represents India in international cricket and plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a right-hand batsman and leg break googly bowler known for his mystery spin variations and wicket-taking abilities.

Varun Chakravarthy is among India’s most unique spinners, having taken 179 wkts in T20 cricket and holding multiple records including being the 10th bowler with best career strike rate (12.8) in T20 internationals.

He wears jersey number which varies by team.

Early Life and Background

He was born on August 29, 1991, in Bidar, Karnataka. His birth place is Bidar, though his parents moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where he grew up in the Adyar area. His hometown is Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Growing up in Chennai shaped his cricket journey significantly. He studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya CLRI and St. Patrick’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School.

His father C.V. Vinod Chakravarthy worked in BSNL, and mother R. Malini Chakravarthy is a homemaker. He has no brother but has siblings who supported his unconventional career choice.

Regarding his relationships, he married Neha Khedekar on December 11, 2020, in Chennai after postponing the wedding due to COVID-19 pandemic. His wife Neha has been his biggest supporter, especially when he quit architecture to pursue cricket.

There’s no gf history as he was in a committed relationship with Neha before marriage. They have a son named Aathman, born in November 2022. Cast is Hindu, and house is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Varun Chakravarthy Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Varun Chakravarthy Vinod
Occupation	Bowler (Mystery Spinner)
Place	Bidar, Karnataka
Hometown	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Date of birth (Birthday)	August 29, 1991
Age	34 years
Height	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Weight	69 Kgs.
Father	C.V. Vinod Chakravarthy
Mother	R. Malini Chakravarthy
Brother	None
Sister	Yes
Gf	NA
Wife	Neha Khedekar
Religion/Cast	Hindu
House	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
IPL Team	Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL Price 2026	₹12 crore
Net Worth	₹20 crore

Professional Cricket Career

He started his career unusually, having completed Bachelor of Architecture from SRM University, Chennai. He worked as an architect until age 25 before quitting to pursue cricket full-time. This bold decision came from his deep passion for cricket.

Varun Chakravarthy Test statistics show limited opportunities – just 1 match where he took 1 wicket. His Test career hasn’t developed much due to India’s preference for other formats for him.

His ODI journey start against England on February 9, 2025, at Cuttack. In 4 matches, he has taken 10 ODI wickets with best figures of 5/42, showing immediate impact. His strike rate of 24.0 in ODIs is impressive which became a news.

His T20I debut came against Sri Lanka on July 25, 2021, at Colombo. In 33 matches, he has taken 55 T20 wickets with best figures of 5/17.

Recent news on December 19, 2025, includes his performance of 4/53 against South Africa, maintaining his reputation as a mystery spinner.

IPL Career

Kings XI Punjab bought him in 2019 for ₹8.4 crore, but he gave away 25 runs in his first over and played just one match before release. Dates joined Kolkata Knight Riders in 2020 for ₹4 crore, marking a fresh start.

His breakthrough came in 2020 with a five-wicket haul (5/20) against Delhi Capitals. In 2021, he became KKR’s leading wicket-taker with 18 wkts in 17 games. After a dip in 2022, he regained form in 2023.

His 2024 season was outstanding with 21 wkts, helping KKR win the trophy. For IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders retained him for ₹12 crore.

His ipl team 2026 values him as their mystery weapon. The ipl price 2026 increased by 50% from previous year. 
 

Varun Chakravarthy Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODIs	4	4	240	190	10	5/42	5/42	19.00	4.75	24.0	0	1	0
T20Is	33	31	705	818	55	5/17	5/17	14.87	6.96	12.8	1	2	0
FC	1	1	234	105	1	1/105	1/105	105.00	2.69	234.0	0	0	0
List A	27	27	1409	1024	69	5/9	5/9	14.84	4.36	20.4	0	5	0
T20s	138	135	3061	3795	179	5/17	5/17	21.20	7.43	17.1	2	3	0
IPL	84	83	1888	2385	100	5/20	5/20	23.85	7.57	18.8	1	1	0

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	Ct
ODIs	4	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0
T20Is	33	6	3	2	1*	0.66	10	20.00	7
FC	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0
List A	27	13	3	115	32	11.50	154	74.67	8
T20s	138	30	15	101	24	6.73	125	80.80	26
IPL	84	13	9	26	10*	6.50	47	55.31	16

Varun Career stats showcase exceptional bowling speed or Fastest Ball in limited-overs cricket. Career Statics demonstrate why he’s among the most successful mystery spinners currently.

Records and Achievements

He holds multiple Achievements:

• 10th best career strike rate in T20 internationals (12.8)
• Second-best figures in an innings when on losing side in T20Is (5)
• First spinner from Tamil Nadu to play for India in T20Is
• Crossed 100 wkts milestone in tournament cricket (Indian Premier League)
• Five-wicket hauls in ODI debut series
• Named Tamil Nadu captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2025

These records demonstrate his impact for India in white-ball formats.

Playing Style

Varun Chakravarthy is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm), giving him good trajectory for spin bowling. He bowls leg break googly with various mystery deliveries that batsmen struggle to pick.

His bowling speed or Fastest Ball is medium pace with deceptive variations. Jersey number varies by squad assignments. Which state he represents is Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket, though born in Karnataka.

Varun Chakravarthy Net Worth

His net worth is estimated at ₹20 crore (2025). Income sources include his price from Kolkata Knight Riders at ₹12 crore (retained for 2026), BCCI contracts, match fees, and brand endorsements.

The net worth has grown significantly after successful seasons. Mother tongue is Tamil, which he speaks at home in Chennai.

Family, Personal Life & Relationship

His Parents C.V. Vinod Chakravarthy worked in BSNL and supported his unconventional career path. His mother R. Malini Chakravarthy encouraged him throughout. Religion is Hinduism, which he practices devoutly.

At 25, he made the life-changing decision to quit his architecture job and pursue cricket. He had completed his degree from SRM University and was working professionally before this bold move.

Those years of struggle shaped his character.
He married Neha Khedekar on December 11, 2020, after their wedding was postponed due to pandemic. She has been instrumental in supporting his career transition.

They welcomed son Aathman in November 2022, keeping family life private despite his growing fame.

Team India Prospects

He has been selected for limited-overs formats showing his importance. Dates joined Kings XI Punjab (2019), then dates joined Kolkata Knight Riders (2020).

His performances in recent series against South Africa where he consistently took wkts strengthen his position as India’s primary mystery spinner in white-ball cricket.

Social Media Profile

Platform	Handle
Instagram	chakaravarthyvarun
X (Twitter)	@chakaravarthy29
Facebook	Varun Chakravarthy

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