India Faces Challenges Against Spin Bowling in T20 World Cup; Varun Chakravarthy's Effectiveness Declines

India's struggles with spin bowling have become evident during the T20 World Cup 2026, with the team facing difficulties both in playing and bowling spin. Despite a strong domestic background against spin, key Indian batters have shown poor strike rates, and opposition teams consistently open with off-spin. Meanwhile, Varun Chakravarthy, once a mystery spinner, is now being read and countered effectively by top international batters, particularly from New Zealand and South Africa, who treat him like a conventional off-spinner, reducing his impact.