Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- Varun Chakravarthy's recent dip in form has sparked concerns for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026, but head coach Abhishek Nayar has firmly expressed his confidence in the mystery spinner's ability to bounce back.

Despite a string of underwhelming outings, Nayar emphasised that the team continues to fully support Chakravarthy, highlighting his resilience and past ability to overcome difficult phases. Speaking ahead of KKR's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Nayar pointed out that while opposition teams have begun to read him better, it is simply another challenge in the spinner's journey.

He noted that Chakravarthy remains mentally strong and is in a better space than before, expressing hope that both the...