Varun-Chakaravarthy
  • Save

Varun Chakaravarthy Height, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Biography & More

/ Biography / By

Who is Varun Chakaravarthy? Biography, Wiki

Varun Chakravarthy‘s journey from drafting blueprints to bamboozling batsmen is nothing short of extraordinary. Known for his enigmatic spin, he’s a cornerstone of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL and a late-blooming gem in Indian cricket.

Varun Chakaravarthy Age

He was born on August 29, 1991 and will be 34 years old in 2025. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Table of Contents show

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name Varun Chakravarthy Vinod
Famous Name Varun Chakaravarthy
Date of Birth August 29, 1991
Age 34 years
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Place of Birth Bidar, Karnataka
Education Degree in Architecture from SRM University, Chennai
Father C.V. Vinod Chakravarthy
Mother Malini Chakravarthy
Occupation Cricketer (Bowler)
Domestic Career Starred in the 2018 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) with 9 wickets and 125 dot balls.
Batting Style Right-handed
Bowling Style Right-arm leg break googly
Wife Neha Khedekar (m. 2020)
Ethnicity Mixed (Tamil, Malayali, and Kannad)
Nationality Indian
Religion Hinduism
Height 5 feet 9 inches
Weight 70 Kg
Body Measurements 38-30-12
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Grey
IPL Salary (As of 2025) Approximately INR 8.5 Crore
Category Biography

Education

🎓 Academic Path:

  • Graduated with a degree in Architecture from SRM University, Chennai.
  • Worked briefly as an architect before switching to cricket at 25.

Varun Chakaravarthy Family

👨👩👧👦 Family Roots:

  • Father: C.V. Vinod Chakravarthy (BSNL employee).
  • Mother: Malini Chakravarthy (homemaker).
  • Siblings: Sister Vanditha Chakravarthy; no details about brothers.
  • Hometown: Bidar, Karnataka.

Varun Chakaravarthy Wife & Children

💍 Marriage:

  • Married Neha Khedekar in 2020 in an intimate ceremony.
  • Son: Aathman, born in 2023 (rarely seen publicly).

Career

🏏 Cricket Timeline:

  • Early Days: Started as a wicketkeeper-batsman at 13; quit cricket at 17.
  • Reinvention: Returned as a medium-pacer in 2015, switched to spin after a knee injury.
  • Domestic Rise: Starred in the 2018 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) with 9 wickets and 125 dot balls.
  • IPL Journey:
    • 2019: Bought by Kings XI Punjab for ₹8.4 crore (debut marred by injury).
    • 2020-Present: Kolkata Knight Riders (Jersey No. 21) – key spinner with 83+ wickets in 71 matches.
    • IPL 2025 Price: Retained by KKR for ₹8.5 crore.
  • International Debut:
    • T20I: July 2021 vs Sri Lanka.
    • ODI: February 2025 vs England (second-oldest Indian ODI debutant at 33).

Varun Chakaravarthy Stats

📊 Key Numbers:

Format Matches Wickets Best Bowling Economy
T20I 18 33 5/17 7.02
ODI 4 10 5/42 4.75
IPL 71 83 5/20 7.56

Batting Style: Right-handed (rarely utilized).

Bowling Style: Legbreak, googly, carrom ball (7+ variations).

Varun Chakaravarthy Height and Weight

📏 Physical Stats:

  • Height: 5’9” (175 cm / 1.75 m).
  • Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs).
  • Chest: 38″ | Waist: 30″ | Biceps: 12″.
  • Eyes: Grey | Hair: Black.

Ethnicity & Nationality

🌍 Background:

  • Ethnicity: Tamilian (Indian origin).
  • Nationality: Indian.
  • Is He Bengali?: No – the surname often causes confusion!

Varun Chakaravarthy Salary & Net Worth

💰 Earnings:

  • IPL Salary: ₹8.5 crore/year (2025).
  • Annual Income: ~₹10-12 crore (IPL + endorsements).
  • Net Worth: Estimated ₹35-40 crore (~$4.5 million).

Lesser-Known Facts

✨ Trivia:

  • Acted in the Tamil film Jeeva (2014) and appeared on Cooku with Comali.
  • Initially a wicketkeeper, then a medium-pacer, before mastering spin.
  • Bowled 7 variations, including the rare “carrom ball” and “flipper.”
  • Fitness struggles delayed his international debut until age 30.

Varun’s story proves it’s never too late to chase dreams. From designing buildings to scripting cricketing glory, he remains India’s beloved “Mystery Spinner” – always keeping fans and batsmen guessing! 🎾

Check Also, Rinku Singh Height, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Biography & More

Varun Chakaravarthy’s Social Media Handles

All the mentioned below are the social media handles of a leg spin bowler Varun Chakaravarthy:

Homepage www.theeducationisthub.com
Twitter Update Soon
Facebook Update Soon
Instagram www.instagram.com/chakaravarthyvarun/?hl=en

Related Posts