Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy recently opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his career, recalling the threats he received after India's early exit from the 2021 T20 World Cup. Speaking to anchor Gobinath on his YouTube channel, the 33-year-old reflected on how that period pushed him into depression and how his recent success has helped him heal. "It was a dark time for me. I was in depression because I thought I was not able to do justice after I was picked for the World Cup with a lot of hype," he said. Varun Chakravarthy earned his place in India's T20 World Cup squad after a great IPL 2021 campaign. He made his international debut in the same year and eventually made it to the Indian T20 World Cup squad. Also Read: KS Bharat Joins Dulwich CC for 2025 Surrey Championship Season However, the much-anticipated tournament proved to be a major failure for him. The spinner could not take a single wicket in the competition, and India’s campaign was further marred by their historic first-ever World Cup loss to Pakistan. "I regretted not taking even one wicket. After that, for three years, I was not selected. So, I think the comeback to the team was tougher than the path to my debut," he admitted. Determined to make a comeback, Varun Chakravarthy made changes to his training routine, pushing himself harder despite uncertainty over whether he would ever get another opportunity. "I had to change a lot about myself (after 2021). I had to change my daily routine, practice. Earlier, I used to practice 50 balls in a session, I doubled it. Without even knowing whether the selectors would recall me, it was difficult. After the third year, I thought it was all gone. We won the IPL, and then I got the call—I was very happy after that," he added. 'I received threat calls' After a disappointing 2021 World Cup, Varun Chakravarthy faced extreme backlash from fans. The spinner revealed that he even received threats, which forced him into hiding at times. "After the 2021 World Cup, I received threat calls. 'Don't come to India. If you try, you won't be able to.' People came up to my house, tracked me down—I had to hide at times. When I was returning from the airport, a couple of people followed me on their bikes. It happens. I can understand fans are emotional. But when I look back at those things and the praise I am receiving now, I am happy," he shared. Now, having fought his way back into the Indian team, the spinner is determined to maintain his form and continue performing at the highest level. "I am not able to believe that all good things are happening in one go. I want to take it to the next level. I have faced setbacks, and I know how bad the criticism can be," he said. Varun's hard work paid off when he got a call up to the 2025 Champions Trophy. He went on to deliver, finishing as the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker with nine wickets in three matches, just behind New Zealand’s Matt Henry.