Varun Chakaravarthy (Source: AFP)Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of Team India squad for the remainder of their three-match ‘away’ T20I series against Afghanistan. The cricketer played the first match of the series in Delhi this last weekend, and returned with tight match-winning figures of 1-16.It is worth noting that Chakaravarthy was selected in the Indian squad for the series after recovering from his prior injury. The injury even prompted him to miss India’s entire tour of Zimbabwe, where he was replaced by fellow spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi.With Chakaravarthy’s fresh injury, fresh questions have been raised against the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru.Varun Chakaravarthy returns after two months, gets injured straightawayVarun Chakaravarthy spent nearly two months at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru in a bid to recover from his injury. The cricketer’s injury and rehabilitation period even forced him to miss India’s entire three-match T20I tour of Zimbabwe a couple of months ago.Also Read- Players Who Can Replace Varun Chakaravarthy In India's Squad For Asian Games 2026With Chakaravarthy finally finding his way back into the Indian squad for the series against Afghanistan, the 35-year-old bowled out his four overs but got injured again, thus raising fresh questions and concerns over the Centre of Excellence.CREX @Crex_live Varun Chakaravarthy injured after IND vs AFG 1st T20I! 🚨 According to Abhishek Tripathi, the Indian spinner has been ruled out of the Afghanistan series, raising fresh questions over the Centre of Excellence. #TeamIndia #VarunChakravarthy Sep 14, 2026, 6:21 PM Has the BCCI CoE failed to get Chakaravarthy fully fit?A fresh injury for Varun Chakaravarthy has left fans and cricket experts questioning whether the BCCI CoE’s rehabilitation process was effective enough to ensure he was fully fit before his return to competitive cricket. The setback has also sparked concerns among supporters and experts over whether Chakaravarthy was brought back into action too soon after his lengthy rehabilitation spell.It is worth noting that the BCCI CoE has already been dealing with a significant number of injury cases involving Indian cricketers this year.Several high-profile names, including Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, have also spent time at the facility amid their respective injury and rehabilitation concerns, further adding to the scrutiny surrounding the CoE’s ability to manage India’s growing injury list.Who can replace Varun Chakaravarthy in India squad for Afghanistan seriesThe BCCI will now be expected to announce a replacement for injured Varun Chakaravarthy for the remainder of the T20I series against Afghanistan. With the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel as well as Washington Sundar already in the team, the selection committee will likely include either Kuldeep Yadav or Krunal Pandya to further strengthen India’s spin contingent.How did Chakaravarthy perform on his Team India returnVarun Chakaravarthy made his return to Team India’s playing XI for the first T20I against Afghanistan after a gap of over two months. Bowling alongside fellow spinner Axar Patel, the 35-year-old picked up the important wicket of Afghanistan’s middle-order batter Darwish Rasooli for just two off six balls to reduce the ‘visitors’ to 43-5 after seven overs.Chakaravarthy also conceded just 16 runs from his four overs as Team India walloped Afghanistan by seven wickets in 13.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.Also Read- Pakistan Women's Team Punished By ICC After Men's Team In A Single Day
