Varun Chakravarthy Vinod, born on 29 August 1991, is an Indian cricketer known for his leg spin bowling abilities. He represents Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chakravarthy made his international debut for the India cricket team in July 2021, marking a significant step in his cricket career.

Born as Chakravarthy Ambig in Bidar, Karnataka, he completed his schooling in Chennai at Kendriya Vidyalaya CLRI and St. Patrick’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in architecture from SRM University before choosing to follow his passion for cricket by becoming a professional player at the age of 25.

Chakravarthy’s cricket journey began with his List A debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy in September 2018. He showcased his prowess by emerging as the leading wicket-taker for Tamil Nadu in the tournament. He made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy, further solidifying his presence in the domestic cricket circuit.

In the IPL, Chakravarthy made headlines when he was bought by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) for a substantial sum of 8.4 crores in the 2019 auction. He made his Twenty20 debut for the team and exhibited his talent despite a challenging first over. Later, he was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2020 IPL auction and became a significant contributor to the team’s bowling attack.