Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy Joins India ODI Squad
[[Varun Chakravarthy]], the mystery spinner who impressed everyone in the T20I series against England, has joined the India squad for the ODI series. This latest sports news update comes as a surprise, as Chakravarthy wasn’t initially named in the squad. He was seen training with the team in Nagpur, where the first ODI against England is scheduled for Thursday.
Chakravarthy’s Impressive T20I Performance
Chakravarthy was the player of the series against England in the T20Is, taking 14 wickets in 5 matches. Though he hasn’t made his ODI debut yet, his T20I performance has earned him a spot in the ODI squad. This is big sports news for Indian cricket fans.
Champions Trophy Selection in the Air
There were rumors that Chakravarthy might be included in India’s Champions Trophy squad. However, the BCCI selection committee initially left him out. Even for the ODI series against England, he wasn’t picked at first. This recent development suggests a change in plans. Ravichandran Ashwin has also backed Chakravarthy for Champions Trophy selection. With the tournament starting on February 19, Chakravarthy has a chance to impress the selectors in the ODI series against England.
Changes Possible in Champions Trophy Squad
The BCCI has announced only a provisional squad for the Champions Trophy, and changes can be made until February 11. If Chakravarthy performs well in the ODIs against England, he could make it to the final squad. Whether he’ll play in the first ODI is still unknown, but his inclusion in the squad is significant sports news.
India’s ODI Squad
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 Chakravarthy’s addition, the team’s spin bowling options are strengthened. This latest update suggests an exciting series ahead.
A Chance for Chakravarthy to Shine
This is a big opportunity for Varun Chakravarthy to prove himself in the ODI format. The upcoming matches against England will be crucial for him, especially with the Champions Trophy around the corner. This sports news is definitely something to watch out for.
