Varun Chakravarthy, the recent Player of the Series in the India vs England 5th T20I, was spotted at the Nagpur Stadium during a practice session. He had an outstanding start to the year with the ball, taking 14 wickets in the 5-match T20I series. Chakravarthy proved to be a challenging opponent for the England batters, executing his plans so effectively that it was difficult for them to score against him. Following his successful series, he was seen practicing in the nets with the Indian team. Now that he has been added to the ODI squad against England, he appears to be training intensively alongside his teammates.
Varun To Chase England Once Again
Varun Chakravarthy has troubled English batters with his spin and has proven difficult for them to read. Now that he’s been added to the squad, it’s likely that he will feature in the first ODI in Nagpur alongside Kuldeep Yadav. The spin department becomes even stronger with Varun’s inclusion, which could pose a significant challenge for England’s batsmen. He led the charge against England during the T20I series, establishing himself as a key player for India and becoming Surya Kumar Yadav’s go-to option. We’ll have to wait until Thursday to see if Varun Chakravarthy makes his ODI debut.
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Will India Make a Last-Minute Change?
With Varun joining the squad facing England for three ODIs, a major question arises: is he also part of the plans for the Champions Trophy? Many are wondering who might make way for him in the squad. As of now, there doesn’t seem to be any plan for a last-minute change in the Champions Trophy squad. However, once the ODI series concludes, adjustments could be considered based on the team’s performance. For now, Varun could debut during the England series, but his inclusion in the Champions Trophy remains uncertain, as it could disrupt the team’s current balance, which appears strong on paper.
According to the rules, India can make last-minute changes to their squad, but this depends on the regulations set by the governing body of the tournament or series. For international cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) can request squad changes for various reasons, such as injury replacements or strategic adjustments.
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Throwback to Varun Chakravarthy’s Last Trip to Dubai
The last time Varun Chakravarthy was part of the World Cup squad was in the 2022 T20 World Cup held in Dubai. At that time, he was one of the hottest prospects and made his international debut in the World Cup. Unfortunately, his debut was forgettable; he went wicketless, and the Pakistan batters took advantage of that, leading to a drop in form. Following this failure, Varun was not selected for the Indian team for two years. Now, having made a strong comeback and being in the best bowling form of his career, he is in a position to potentially finish his unfinished business in Dubai, where he faced his biggest setback if gets picked.
