Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy Joins India Squad for ODI Series Against England
[[Varun Chakravarthy]], the mystery spinner who impressed everyone during the T20I series against England, has joined the India squad for the ODI series. This latest sports news update has created quite a buzz among cricket fans.
Chakravarthy’s Inclusion Hints at a Change in Plans
Although Chakravarthy wasn’t initially named in the ODI squad, his presence at the training session in Nagpur suggests a change in plans. The first ODI is scheduled for Thursday, and it remains to be seen if Chakravarthy will be picked for the opener.
From T20 Star to Potential ODI Debutant
Chakravarthy was the player of the series in the T20Is against England, bagging an impressive 14 wickets in 5 matches. Now, he is on the cusp of making his ODI debut, adding another exciting dimension to the upcoming series.
Ashwin Backs Chakravarthy for Champions Trophy Selection
Even before this latest development, Ravichandran Ashwin had expressed his confidence in Chakravarthy’s potential. He predicted that the Kolkata Knight Riders spinner would be on the plane to Dubai for the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19.
BCCI’s Provisional Squad and the Possibility of Changes
The BCCI had announced a provisional squad for the Champions Trophy, and Chakravarthy wasn’t included. However, changes can be made until February 11. If Chakravarthy performs well in the ODI series against England, he could very well make it to the final squad.
India’s ODI Squad and the New Addition
The current India squad for the three-match ODI series includes Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja. With the addition of Varun Chakravarthy, the team’s spin bowling department looks even stronger.