Ahmedabad, March 7 -- The debate over India's spin combination ahead of the World Cup final has intensified, but former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has firmly dismissed suggestions to drop mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy for the title clash against New Zealand.
Arun said the team management should trust Chakravarthy's attacking bowling template rather than opt for a conservative replacement option. The final will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, where India will face a strong New Zealand batting lineup.
The former coach argued that high-pressure finals are often decided by wicket-taking intent rather than defensive containment strategies. He said Chakravarthy's strength lies in attacking the stumps and creating chances for LBW a...