KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar has come out in support of spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, who has faced challenges in recent matches, including a disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup and a wicketless outing against the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. Chakaravarthy's economy rate has risen, and he struggled to contain runs, notably giving away 47 runs in a match against South Africa. Nayar highlighted that despite the tough phase, the team remains confident in Chakaravarthy's abilities and believes a comeback is inevitable. He noted that Chakaravarthy's mental state is strong, even as expectations have increased due to his past successes with the Indian national team. Nayar pointed out that there has been no drastic change in Chakaravarthy's bowling metrics, suggesting that opponents are simply playing him better. He also mentioned that conditions at the Wankhede Stadium were challenging for spinners, further complicating Chakaravarthy's performance.