After a three-year comeback, Varun Chakravarthy starred in India’s Asia Cup 2025 and Champions Trophy wins, reaching No. 1 in the ICC T20I rankings. However, he humbly said, "When Gukesh won the chess championship, he said being ranked No. 1 isn't the same as being No. 1," crediting players like Jasprit Bumrah. He is expected to lead India’s spin attack against Australia in T20Is.