Published 10:36 IST, October 25th 2020

Harbhajan Singh lavishes praise on Varun Chakravarthy; calls him ‘India Material'

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Saturday heaped praises on Kolkata's star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after his sublime spell against Delhi.

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Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Saturday heaped praises on Kolkata's star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after his sublime spell against Delhi. Dismantling Delhi side, Chakravarthy took 5 wickets, which included likes of Rishabh Pant, skipper Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, and Axar Patel. 

Hailing top bowling from spinner, Harbhajan took to Twitter and congratulated Chakravarthy and stated that he is capable of playing for India.

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Varun Chakravarthy's 5 wickets vs Delhi

Chasing a gigantic target of 195, Delhi got off to an awful start, losing Ajinkya Rahane on first ball of ir innings as he was trapped in front of wicket by Pat Cummins for a golden duck. in-form Shikhar Dhawan followed his partner as he was cleaned up by Cummins for 6. Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant n tried to build ir side's innings as y started playing meticulously.

Delhi duo formed a 63-run partnership and looked to take game away from Kolkata but Varun Chakravarthy h or plans. leg-spinner got rid of Rishabh Pant who perished while trying to sweep ball, getting caught at long leg for 27. Chakravarthy struck once again, however, this time he dismissed two Delhi batsmen in form of Shimron Hetmyer (10) and Shreyas Iyer (47) on successive balls, both caught at long-on.

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10:36 IST, October 25th 2020