India, April 3 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan criticised Ajinkya Rahane's handling of Varun Chakaravarthy during Kolkata Knight Riders' clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Pathan pointed out that the spinner, already low on confidence, wasn't used effectively at a time when he needed backing. Since the T20 World Cup, Varun has looked short of rhythm, with opposition batters reading him better and taking the attack to him. Despite finishing with 14 wickets in the tournament, joint-high alongside Jasprit Bumrah, he conceded runs at over nine an over, raising concerns. His struggles were clear against South Africa, where he was hammered for 47 runs in a heavy defeat. The trend has carried into the IPL as well, leaking 48...