Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma triggered discussions on the potential inclusion of Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the team for the Champions Trophy 2025. While Chakravarthy has mainly made its mark in T20 format, Rohit suggested that the unique skills of the Spinner could make it a precious asset for the team in the future. The Champions Trophy being an ODI tournament, the question remains whether Chakravarthy can adapt its game to 50 on site and secure a place in the team.
Unique skills set of Varun Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy, known for his mystery rotation and his ability to deceive the strikers with his variations, was an out -of -competition artist in the Premier Indian League (IPL) and T20 Internationals. His ability to play in the middle of the Overs and Death, associated with his talent for having picked up crucial counters, made him a precious asset in the shortest format of the game.
However, the ODI format requires a different approach because the spinners in cricket at 50 years must maintain consistency on longer spells and adapt to variable match situations. Although Chakravarthy’s experience in ODI format is zero, its unconventional bowling style could provide India with a strategic advantage in the Champions Trophy, in particular on the locations that promote rotation. If he can demonstrate the ability to control the flow of races and take counters in the medium letters, he could become a key element in the Bowling attack in India.
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Rohit Sharma on the chances of Varun to go to the Champions Trophy Squad
In particular, India has already announced its team for the Champions trophy, which does not present Chakravarthy. However, its last minute inclusion in the ODI series against England sparked discussions between the Cricket Fraternity. After his heroic in the T20I series against the English team, many experts also supported the inclusion of Chakravarthy in the Indian team for the world event. Regarding the role of the Mystery Spinner in the team, Captain Rohit recognized the distinct capacities of Chakravarthy.
“Varun has certainly shown something different. I understand that this is a T20 format, but it clearly has something different about it. So we just wanted to have an option and see what we can do with him, “ Rohit said at the pre-match press conference.
Regarding the inclusion of Chakravarthy for the Champions Trophy, Rohit has revealed that management does not currently think of this aspect, but the spinner is definitely in the diagram of the things of India.
“If the series offers us an opportunity to play it at some point, we will see what it is capable of. Right now, we don’t think we’re going to take him (at the Champions Trophy) or not. But certainly, he will be in the running if things go very well for us and do what is necessary, “ Adding Rohit.
