Should India Take Varun Chakravarthy To ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Can BCCI Still Make A Change?
Varun Chakravarthy after his five wicket haul [Source: AP Photos]
India are currently playing against England in the third T20I of the five match series at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot. The hosts have taken full control of the game after the initiated a collapse in the English batting line-up.
Varun Chakravarthy emerged as the hero for India. He picked up five wickets for 24 runs in his four overs. It was his destructive spell that completely put England off track. After seeing his performance, the Indian fans might think if Chakravathy deserves a chance in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Can India still make a change in the squad and take him to the tournament?
Can BCCI Still Include Varun Chakravarthy In The Side
Yes, the squad that India have announced for the tournament is a provisional squad. The teams are allowed to make changes to their squad till 13th February, 2025. Hence, if BCCI wishes they can surely include the mystery spinner in their side.
Why India Should Take Varun Chakravarthy To The Tournament?
1. He has more match time than Kuldeep Yadav
India have selected Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the mystery spinner for the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy. However, the left arm spinner is still nursing an injury and might go to the tournament a bit uncooked. On the other hand, Varun Chakravarthy has got more time in the middle and has been in a brilliant rhythm with the ball. So, Chakravarthy looks a better option to go with.
2. Mystery factor that makes him different from the other bowlers
Varun Chakravarthy has that added bit of mystery element in his bowling which often makes him unplayable for the batter. Besides the wickets in Dubai might help Chakrvarthy get more help and be even more destructive. With assistance from the track and his mystery factor in play, Varun Chakravarthy could be India's trump card in the tournament.
3. Recent form in the 50 overs format
While he is showing great form in the T20Is, he has been in a brilliant form even in the 50-over format. Varun Chakravarthy was the second highest wicket taker in the recently concluded edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This fact vouches for his form in the format and hence could be a good choice for the BCCI to make for the upcoming tournament.