Varun a Big Threat, Will Think to Nullify That: NZ Head Coach Stead
The stage is set for a thrilling Champions Trophy final between New Zealand and India, and the Kiwis are already looking ahead to nullify the threat posed by Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead acknowledged that Varun will be a big threat for them in the final and revealed that they will be putting their thinking caps on to figure out ways to counter his spin.
Varun’s impressive performance against New Zealand in their group-stage match has made him a key player in India’s Champions Trophy campaign. He picked up five wickets in the match, which was a major factor in India’s 44-run victory over the Kiwis. Stead acknowledged that Varun’s performance was a big threat and said that they will be working on ways to nullify his spin.
“We’ll be putting our thinking caps on around how we nullify that and how we can still score runs against him,” Stead said in a statement. “Varun’s a big threat, no doubt about it. He’s got a lot of variation, he’s got a lot of skill, and he’s got a lot of experience. So, we’ll be looking at ways to counter that and make sure we can still score runs against him.”
Stead’s statement is a clear indication that the Kiwis are taking Varun seriously and are willing to go the extra mile to prepare for the final. Varun’s performance against New Zealand in the group stage showed that he is a wily spinner who can trouble even the best batsmen in the world. His ability to turn the ball both ways and his variations in pace and spin make him a formidable opponent, and Stead is aware of the threat he poses.
New Zealand’s batsmen will need to be at their best if they are to counter Varun’s spin. The Kiwi batsmen have struggled against spin in the tournament so far, and Varun’s performance in the group stage match showed that he can be a major threat. Stead will be looking for ways to improve his batsmen’s technique against spin and to make sure they are prepared for the challenge posed by Varun.
In addition to Varun’s spin, Stead will also be looking for ways to counter India’s pace attack. India has a strong pace attack, with Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar being two of the most successful bowlers in the tournament. Stead will be looking for ways to counter their pace and to make sure his batsmen are prepared for the challenge.
The Champions Trophy final is shaping up to be a thrilling contest between two of the best teams in the world. India and New Zealand have both shown remarkable form in the tournament so far, and the final promises to be a closely contested match. With Varun’s spin being a major threat, Stead will be looking for ways to nullify his threat and to make sure his batsmen are prepared for the challenge.
In conclusion, Gary Stead’s statement is a clear indication that New Zealand is taking Varun Chakaravarthy seriously and is willing to go the extra mile to prepare for the Champions Trophy final. Varun’s impressive performance against New Zealand in the group stage match has made him a key player in India’s campaign, and Stead will be looking for ways to nullify his threat. The Kiwis will need to be at their best if they are to counter Varun’s spin and to make sure they can still score runs against him.
