“I believe Varun has been distinctive within the final 1-1.5 years, constantly successful matches for whichever group he has performed for, whether or not it is Tamil Nadu or KKR or for India in T20Is,” Kumble mentioned on ESPNcricinfo Match Day. “And now, immediately, getting a possibility [in ODIs]as a result of clearly India had already certified.
“However going by the pitch and the situations maybe for the semi-final and hopefully for India, the ultimate, this definitely augurs nicely.
“And if that is the sort of pitch India will proceed to play on in Dubai, then this four-pronged spin assault can be actually a problem for any group. Australia would discover it extraordinarily tough to maneuver these 4 spinners.”
With New Zealand chasing 250, Varun first cleaned up Will Younger. Then, he returned in the direction of the top of the center overs to get vital middle-order wickets of Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell in consecutive overs earlier than additionally eradicating Mitchell Santner, who was wanting threatening with a boundary and two sixes. One ball later, he dismissed Matt Henry to finish his five-for. India wrapped up the sport within the subsequent over.
Varun’s solely different ODI look got here within the three-match sequence in opposition to England previous the Champions Trophy, the place he completed with figures of 1 for 52.
After Sunday’s match, Varun mentioned he was nervous early on however speaking to the seniors helped him settle down. “I came upon final night time [that he was going to play],” he mentioned. “I used to be anticipating to play for the nation and looking out ahead to it, however on the opposite facet I used to be feeling somewhat nervous as a result of I’ve not performed rather a lot for India in ODIs.
“However as the sport began progressing, I felt higher. Virat was speaking to me, Rohit bhai
