Many talented Indian cricketers have managed to create an impact in IPL 2025. While the Indian Premier League is more than a batsman’s game, some extraordinary bowlers have already made a name for themselves this season. One such successful bowler is Varun Chakraborty. He is currently playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and exposing an animal inside him with his spectacular spin bowling.
Born on August 29, 1991, Varun is a right-arm leg spin bowler. He made his international debut in 2021 with a T20i game and played his first ODI match in February 2025. He is well known for his accurate bowling and ability to take wickets. He displayed his skills with his excellent performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. For those who do not know, he was going to take the second biggest wicket in the Champions Trophy.
In the IPL, Varun Chakraborty made his debut with Punjab Kings in 2019. In the debut season, he was bought at a shocking price 8.4 croresHowever, in the first season, he played just one match and did not get a chance to demonstrate his quality spin. In 2020, KKR bought him 4 crores,
In 2020, he performed an impressive performance with 17 wickets in the 6.84 economy. As a result, he was retained by KKR at the same price in 2021. In 2021, he took 18 wickets and was retained again by the team for 2022. But this time, it was a concrete growth because his salary had gone from 4 crore to 4 crores. 8 crores,
Varun Chakraborty was retained For KKR 8 crores in 2023Where he took an impressive 20 wickets. The team again retained him at the same price in 2024. In 2024, he took 21 wickets, his best IPL so far.
In IPL 2025, KKR retained Varun, given his importance and continuous performance. He was baffled 12 croresIncrease by 50% from 2024. This amount is 700% more than Ajinkya Rahane’s salary (1.5 crore), KKR captain.
Talking about a cumulative clan, Star leg spinner has earned a stunning 52.4 crores He played through all the IPL sessions.
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