Varun Chakravarthy Gets A Place In IND vs ENG ODI Squad

Varun Chakravarthy gets ODI call-up after exceptional T20I performance

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Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made it to the Indian team for the ODI series against England. The selection is a reward for his excellent performance in the recently concluded T20I series where he played a crucial role for India in its overall victory. Now, with this opportunity to prove himself in the 50-over format, Chakraborty is one step closer to gaining significant space in India’s bowling pool.

Stellar Performance in the T20I Series

varun chakravarthy Gets A Place In IND vs ENG ODI Squad
Varun Chakravarthy Gets A Place In IND vs ENG ODI Squad

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Varun Chakravarthy did not leave much of an imprint in the T20I series against England. With his sharp, mystery spin, he turned out to be one of the stars for India, taking 14 wickets at a ridiculous average of 7.66. His match-winning contributions also earned him the prestigious Player of the Series award.

Chakravarthy’s ability to pick up wickets under pressure and create crucial breakthroughs always made him a valuable asset for the Indian team in the T20 format.

Uncapped in ODIs, Yet a Rising Talent

varun chakravarthy Gets A Place In IND vs ENG ODI Squad
Varun Chakravarthy Gets A Place In IND vs ENG ODI Squad

Though Chakravarthy has not played an ODI yet, his strong domestic performances have opened the doors for him to be included in the Indian team. He has played only 23 List-A matches but has already shown that he can do well on the big stage. In the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Chakravarthy proved to be one of the main wicket takers, amassing 18 wickets within just six games for Tamil Nadu.

This means that he made it to the ODI side, where, for the very first time in his career, he will take the field on an ODI platform.

India’s Depth in Spin A Competitive ODI Bowling Attack

Varun Chakravarthy Gets A Place In IND vs ENG ODI Squad
Varun Chakravarthy Gets A Place In IND vs ENG ODI Squad

India has a well-experienced spin department for the ODI series against England, with strong established bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar. Chakravarthy will bring an exciting aspect to the Indian spin department, especially with his mystery spin that can play a game-changer in different conditions.

While competition for a place in the playing XI will be stiff, Chakravarthy’s diverse skills provide the Indian team with another viable option in the spin department.

This series is an important precursor to the Champions Trophy, and the inclusion of Varun could provide India with the flexibility to try out its bowling attack. Though the BCCI has not officially announced the team, his selection is a strategic move for the future prospects of the team.

ODI Series Against England: A Key Test Before the Champions Trophy

The ODI series against England is of immense importance since it would be a warm-up for the Champions Trophy. India’s last ODI series was in August 2024, and this is just the right chance for the team to review how things have shaped up with players in form and fine-tune strategies.

Several key Indian bowlers such as Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah are coming back from injuries, and this series will test their fitness. Therefore, the England ODI series is an important assessment exercise before the Champions Trophy. Another player who is part of the first two ODIs, Harshit Rana, will also be a test for India’s bowling depth.

Indian Team for the ODI Series against England

India has an ideal mix of experience and youth in the squad that is traveling to England for the ODI series. The team is led by Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill is his deputy. In the batting, it has some stalwarts in the form of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, and the all-rounder Hardik Pandya to give it balance.

In addition to the seasoned spinners like Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel, Washington Sundar will add more depth to the bowling attack.

Chakravarthy is one of the better inclusions that the team got. His mystery spin will play a big role in the 50-over format, and the performance might well be the key to giving India a winning lead in the series.

Indian Team for ODI Series vs England

-Rohit Sharma (Captain)
-Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
-Virat Kohli
-Shreyas Iyer
-KL Rahul
-Hardik Pandya
-Axar Patel
-Washington Sundar
-Kuldeep Yadav
-Mohammed Shami
-Arshdeep Singh
– Yashasvi Jaiswal
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Harshit Rana (for the first two ODIs)
– Jasprit Bumrah (for the third ODI)
– Varun Chakravarthy

A New Era for Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy’s inclusion in India’s 50-over side reflects his increasing stature in India’s cricketing firmament. The mystery spin bowler’s exceptional showing in the T20I format may just translate into a similar presence for India in the 50-over game as well, strengthening his place among India’s pool of cricketers.

His ability to outwit batsmen with his mystery spin plus steady performances over most seasons in domestic cricket reflect a rich mix of the elements that could serve him well in international competition.

It will be a much-needed opportunity to test the form and fitness of the team in preparation for the Champions Trophy when India plays a series of ODI matches against England. Varun Chakravarthy has considered this series a very important milestone on his way to becoming a permanent fixture in the international cricket set-up of India.

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