Varun Chakravarthy has joined the ODI squad
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has joined the Indian squad ahead of the ODI series opener against England, creating buzz about potential changes in the team. Despite being the standout bowler in the recent T20I series against England, where he took 14 wickets, Chakravarthy was initially left out of the ODI squad. However, his presence during training in Nagpur hints at a possible last-minute inclusion.
Rumors had circulated regarding his selection for the upcoming Champions Trophy, yet the BCCI selection committee, led by AjitAgarkar, opted not to include him in the provisional squad. Nevertheless, RavichandranAshwin has expressed confidence in Chakravarthy’s abilities, suggesting he could still make the flight to Dubai for the tournament beginning on February 19.
The BCCI allows changes to the Champions Trophy roster until February 11, and Chakravarthy will need to impress selectors during the ODI series against England to secure his spot. The first ODI is set for February 6, and while it remains uncertain whether he will play in this match, his training with the team suggests that a dramatic shift in plans may be on the horizon.
India squad for three-match ODI series: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill (VC), ViratKohli, ShreyasIyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, HarshitRana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, YashasviJaiswal, Rishabh Pant, RavindraJadeja.