Varun Chakravarthy Will Come Out Of It Stronger Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Kartik Tyagi expressed confidence in teammate Varun Chakravarthy’s ability to overcome a recent slump in form during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, emphasizing that challenging phases are an inevitable part of a cricketer’s journey. Tyagi, speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of KKR’s clash against Gujarat Titans (GT), acknowledged the team’s struggles to secure momentum in the tournament, citing missed opportunities and a lack of consistency as key factors. Despite the team’s inability to capitalize on close games, Tyagi remained optimistic, stressing the importance of improved intent and execution. “We’ve lost a few games like this, where luck didn’t favor us. We’ll have to show a little better intent this time,” he said, adding that the squad is still searching for its first win of the season. The KKR skipper also addressed the team’s broader challenges, including logistical hurdles that have affected their preparations. While the franchise has received the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, his availability remains uncertain due to travel complications. “We’ve got the NOC for Matheesha Pathirana. We’re figuring out his travel logistics right now. He’s not available tomorrow,” a team official stated, noting that updates will be provided as the situation evolves. Tyagi further reflected on his own recovery from recurring shin splints, which forced him to take a year-long break to reassess his bowling technique. “I had shin splints that kept coming back whenever I tried to restart playing. I had to change my run-up and work on becoming a better bowler,” he explained.#ipl_2026 #varun_chakravarthy #kolkata_knight_riders #gujarat_titans #kartik_tyagi
