India, Dec. 20 -- India spinner Varun Chakravarthy says his T20 World Cup preparation is centred around backing his lengths, maintaining confidence and constantly challenging himself mentally even in matches that appear straightforward. The 34-year-old has 51 wickets from 32 T20Is, including six wickets in the first three games of the ongoing five-match series against South Africa.

Chakravarthy is vital for India's title defence at the World Cup, which is scheduled to be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. "It is very important to keep putting pressure on yourself to get ready for the World Cup," the Karnataka-born spinner said on 'Follow The Blues' on Jiohotstar. "You have to challenge yourself even when there is no ...