Varun Chakaravarthy’s selection masterstroke: ‘He has got something different’, says Captain Rohit Sharma
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Varun Chakaravarthy’s selection masterstroke: ‘He has got something different’, says Captain Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

The X-factor around mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's bowling influenced his selection for India's last Champions Trophy group game against New Zealand, skipper Rohit Sharma said here on Sunday after the move proved to be a masterstroke. If he gets it right, it's very difficult to read him," Rohit said of Chakaravarthy at the presentation ceremony. Rohit said it was important to maintain the winning momentum in a short tournament like the Champions Trophy. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the wicket turned a bit more when they were batting and India's four quality spinners exploited it to the hilt.

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Varun Chakaravarthy recalls ‘dark’ phase post 2021 T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy winner reveals ‘I had to hide’
1 week ago

Varun Chakaravarthy recalls ‘dark’ phase post 2021 T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy winner reveals ‘I had to hide’

Live Mint  

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recalled the darkest and depressing phase of his career when he revealed that he received threat calls following the national team's group stage exit from the 2021 T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Following his India debut, Varun Chakaravarthy was named in the Virat Kohli-led Indian squad for the T20 World Cup in 2021. …

Gambhir told to use his Champions Trophy trump card for England Tests in startling suggestion: 'It's a swollen nerve...'
1 week, 1 day ago

Gambhir told to use his Champions Trophy trump card for England Tests in startling suggestion: 'It's a swollen nerve...'

Hindustan Times  

After answering his critics with a Champions Trophy haul on Sunday in Dubai, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has his eyes set on the next nig assignment - Test tour of England - slated to begin in late June, which will mark the beginning of the new World Test Championship cycle. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir's next assignment will be …

Play Varun Chakravarthy in England Test series: Navjot Singh Sidhu
1 week, 2 days ago

Play Varun Chakravarthy in England Test series: Navjot Singh Sidhu

India Today  

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu believes that India should field mystery spinners against England in the upcoming five-match Test series, highlighting Varun Chakravarthy as a potential game-changer. Sidhu feels that exploiting England’s historical weakness against mystery spin could give India a major advantage. Sidhu, while speaking to India Today's sister channel, Sports Today, suggested that India head coach Gautam …

Ravi Ashwin lauds Varun Chakaravarthy for dismissing dangerous Glenn Phillips in Champions Trophy final
1 week, 4 days ago

Ravi Ashwin lauds Varun Chakaravarthy for dismissing dangerous Glenn Phillips in Champions Trophy final

India TV News  

Ravi Ashwin lauds Varun Chakaravarthy for dismissing dangerous Glenn Phillips in Champions Trophy final Varun Chakaravarthy picked up nine wickets in the Champions Trophy in just three matches, including a five-wicket haul against New Zealand. Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes that mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy should've won the player of the tournament in the ICC Champions Trophy. Ashwin feels …

Varun's late call-up, Axar-Rahul batting reshuffle: How Rohit, Gambhir scripted redemption at Champions Trophy
1 week, 5 days ago

Varun's late call-up, Axar-Rahul batting reshuffle: How Rohit, Gambhir scripted redemption at Champions Trophy

Firstpost  

Team India management under captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership and coach Gautam Gambhir’s guidance adopted multiple changes which proved to be masterstrokes at the end as they won the Champions Trophy 2025 by beating New Zealand in the final. A 0-2 defeat in his first One-Day International outing, his first tango as Robin to Rohit Sharma’s Batman – after all, in …

Axar Patel lauds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after Champions Trophy 2025 win: ‘Haath me trophy hai…’
1 week, 5 days ago

Axar Patel lauds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy after Champions Trophy 2025 win: ‘Haath me trophy hai…’

Live Mint  

Axar Patel lauded India's captain Rohit Sharma after the Men in Blue defeated the Kiwis to stake claim as the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy winners. But today, when you look at the results, and even after the first two matches, everyone must have realized how important that decision was.” Notably, India had picked four spinners in their 15 member provisional …

‘Never doubt Rohit Sharma’: Netizens laud Indian captain after winning Champions Trophy 2025
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Never doubt Rohit Sharma’: Netizens laud Indian captain after winning Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma led India won second straight ICC event on Sunday as they defeated New Zealand in the finals of Champions Trophy 2025 to win the match. After the win, netizens were all praises for Indian captain Rohit Sharma going to the extent of calling him a ‘true gem’ and cheering when he decided to not retire after final clash. …

Rohit Sharma ends speculation over ODI retirement rumours after India wins Champions Trophy 2025 title
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma ends speculation over ODI retirement rumours after India wins Champions Trophy 2025 title

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma reserved his best for the last on and off the field. The skipper guided the Men in Blue to a record third ICC Champions Trophy title by top-scoring in the final. RELATED: Rohit Sharma says coaches backed him to adapt aggressive approach in PowerPlay “In this tournament, we have seen that from the first match till now, all …

Most Wickets in Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy finish in top three - Updated list of leading wicket-takers
1 week, 6 days ago

Most Wickets in Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy finish in top three - Updated list of leading wicket-takers

Live Mint  

India Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakaravarthy finished in the top three of the highest wicket-takers after taking two and one wicket respectively in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand's Matt Henry, who missed the final game due to an injury, tops the list with 10 wickets. Having said that, …

Champions Trophy Final: Suryakumar Yadav advises team India to play ‘fearless’ cricket; ‘We win or we learn’
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1 week, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy Final: Suryakumar Yadav advises team India to play ‘fearless’ cricket; ‘We win or we learn’

Live Mint  

India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has some advice for the Men in Blue going in to the final of Champions Trophy 2025 today. Surya urged his fellow teammates to play ‘fearless’ cricket and post a big total against the Kiwis. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Surya said, "In a match, say two batters score 75 runs each, then two …

Watch: Rohit Sharma gets angry at Shubman Gill for joining team huddle late
1 week, 6 days ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma gets angry at Shubman Gill for joining team huddle late

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was seen shouting angrily at Shubman Gill after the star batter was late to join the team huddle during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. India were asked to bowl first by New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner as India skipper Rohit Sharma lost his …

New Zealand aim to neutralise 'big threat' Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy 2025 final vs India
2 weeks, 1 day ago

New Zealand aim to neutralise 'big threat' Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy 2025 final vs India

India TV News  

New Zealand aim to neutralise 'big threat' Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy 2025 final vs India Varun Chakaravarthy returned with figures of 5/42 in the group stage match against New Zealand. Their head coach, Gary Stead, has admitted that the BlackCaps are planning to neutralise Varun Varun Chakaravarthy has taken the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy by storm. In just two …

India vs New Zealand: 5 factors that could determine IND vs NZ result in Champions Trophy 2025 final
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs New Zealand: 5 factors that could determine IND vs NZ result in Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

Having faced each other in the group stages, India and New Zealand will once again come face-to-face in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic The decision to include Varun Chakravarthy at the last moment seems to have worked for the Indian team in the ICC Champions …

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand planning to nullify Varun Chakaravarthy, says coach Stead
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand planning to nullify Varun Chakaravarthy, says coach Stead

The Hindu  

In the group stage match against India, Varun Chakaravarthy left the New Zealand batting line-up in disarray by running through the middle-and lower-order, and Kiwi head coach Gary Stead believes the mystery spinner will hold the key in the final. “I think that’s just about adapting and working out on your feet what you think the par score is for …

India banking on Varun voodoo to blank Kiwis again come Champions Trophy final
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India banking on Varun voodoo to blank Kiwis again come Champions Trophy final

The Hindu  

Varun Chakaravarthy’s career has been filled with bursts of highs and lows. From not being part of the provisional squad, Varun is now the ace up India’s sleeve as it looks to reclaim the Champions Trophy on Sunday. READ: Champions Trophy Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India The spinner from Tamil Nadu looms …

Champions Trophy: Redemption arc complete for Varun Chakravarthy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Redemption arc complete for Varun Chakravarthy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Minutes after India had whitewashed England 3-0 in the ODI series last month, Gautam Gambhir had opened the door for Varun Chakravarthy to play a big part in the country's Champions Trophy campaign. If India, like the other teams in the group, had played a few games in Pakistan it's likely the management would have had to pick Yashasvi …

Suryakumar Yadav hails Varun Chakaravarthy’s second wind in international cricket, impact in Champions Trophy
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav hails Varun Chakaravarthy’s second wind in international cricket, impact in Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been a different player since his comeback to international cricket, for he has become mentally tougher and plays with a smile on his face. “He has become a little tough mentally, yet he is smiling a lot and taking everything in his stride irrespective of what happens …

Will Varun Chakravarthy hold his spot or will Harshit Rana stage a comeback? Check IND’s predicted XI for AUS semi-final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Will Varun Chakravarthy hold his spot or will Harshit Rana stage a comeback? Check IND’s predicted XI for AUS semi-final

Live Mint  

India and Australia are set to lock horns for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International stadium today. Varun Chakravarthy's selection gives team management headache: While India had opted for a combination of two frontline pacers, with Hardik Pandya providing a third option, and three spinners in the first two matches of the Champions Trophy, they changed …

Surprise! Australia add 2 extra spinners to support Adam Zampa vs India
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Surprise! Australia add 2 extra spinners to support Adam Zampa vs India

India Today  

As Australia prepare to take on India in the high-stakes Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai, the Steve Smith-led side have made two bold changes to their Playing XI, both aimed at strengthening their spin attack. |India vs Australia, Champions Trophy semi-final Updates| Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table However, it was the inclusion of two additional spinners that caught …

India's spin overload vindicated as team lays out Varun trap for Australia in semis
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India's spin overload vindicated as team lays out Varun trap for Australia in semis

India Today  

"I have been here long enough to know what kind of players are talented," said India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the semi-final of the Champions Trophy. After receiving praise for playing Varun Chakravarthy in the final group-stage match against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma broke down India's decision to field four spinners, alongside Chakravarthy, who was fast-tracked into the ODI …

Varun Chakravarthy a national treasure: India fans after Travis Head's wicket
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Varun Chakravarthy a national treasure: India fans after Travis Head's wicket

India Today  

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy was showered with praise from Indian cricket fans after he bagged the key wicket of Australia's Travis Head in the Champions Trophy semi-final on March 4 in Dubai. While the mystery spinner was already in fine form after his five-wicket haul against New Zealand in India's final group-stage match, dismissing Head—who has often tormented India in …

Rohit Sharma reveals how India selected squad for Champions Trophy 2025: 'We were watching...'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma reveals how India selected squad for Champions Trophy 2025: 'We were watching...'

Firstpost  

Ahead of India’s semi-final clash against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit Sharma revealed the thought process behind team selection, explaining the decision to pick five spinners and also addressing the tournament scheduling controversy. Ahead of the crucial encounter, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has shed light on the thought process behind the team selection for the tournament. Champions Trophy …

IND vs AUS, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ‘tempted’ to play four spinners against Australia in semifinals
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ‘tempted’ to play four spinners against Australia in semifinals

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma hinted that the team could play four spinners against Australia in the semifinals, as it did against New Zealand on Sunday. “We really need to think, even if we want to play four spinners, how we can squeeze four spinners,” said Rohit after his side’s 44-run win over the Kiwis. And when you have a little bit of …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy conquers past demons, shines against New Zealand
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy conquers past demons, shines against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Varun Chakaravarthy admitted he was overwhelmed with emotions during his first spell against New Zealand on Sunday, considering he did not have fond memories at this stadium in the past. “The first spell of mine, I was a bit nervous because of the emotions of whatever happened in the last three or four years ago. They were constantly talking to …

Kaif makes huge selection prediction for India: ‘Will surely play semis. No way they will miss chance to psyche Aussies’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kaif makes huge selection prediction for India: ‘Will surely play semis. No way they will miss chance to psyche Aussies’

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakaravarthy’s inclusion in the Indian playing XI on Sunday proved to be game-changer in their final Group A fixture against New Zealand. Mohammad Kaif made a huge selection prediction for India. Chakaravarthy’s performance also gives India skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir a selection headache for the semi-finals. ‘Will surely play semis’: Mohammad Kaif The KKR star’s …

Rohit Sharma Admits To Having A ‘Good Headache’ After Varun Chakravarthy’s Brilliance In IND vs NZ Clash
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma Admits To Having A ‘Good Headache’ After Varun Chakravarthy’s Brilliance In IND vs NZ Clash

ABP News  

India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. And at the centre of India’s win was Varun Chakravarthy, who made his Champions Trophy debut in Dubai. ALSO ON ABP Live | IND vs NZ: India Beat New Zealand By …

Varun Chakaravarthy convinced Rohit, Gambhir he’ll be an asset; India coach, captain tempted to unleash him vs Australia
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Varun Chakaravarthy convinced Rohit, Gambhir he’ll be an asset; India coach, captain tempted to unleash him vs Australia

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakravarthy is a late entrant into competitive and, by extension, international cricket. A month shy of his 30th birthday at the time of his first Twenty20 International in July 2021, he was picked for the T20 World Cup that same year on the back of his ‘mystery’. India's Varun Chakaravarthy took 5-wicket haul against New Zealand during their ICC …

Rohit Sharma admits 'headache' over XI selection vs Australia after Varun Chakaravarthy's fifer: 'It's difficult to...'
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma admits 'headache' over XI selection vs Australia after Varun Chakaravarthy's fifer: 'It's difficult to...'

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakaravarthy’s spin proved to be the game-changer as India secured a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash on Sunday. The off-spinner, making his first appearance in the tournament, bamboozled the Kiwi batters with figures of 5/42 in 10 overs, helping India defend a modest 249 and finish atop Group A. Dubai: India's …

Playing Varun Chakravarthy unbelievably good decision from Rohit-Gambhir: R Ashwin
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Playing Varun Chakravarthy unbelievably good decision from Rohit-Gambhir: R Ashwin

India Today  

Ravichandran Ashwin believes India skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir made an excellent call by selecting Varun Chakravarthy against New Zealand in their final group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy on March 2. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin praised Rohit and Gambhir for accurately assessing the Dubai pitch conditions and bringing in Chakravarthy in place of Harshit …

Spin decisive but Australia not focusing just on Varun Chakravarthy: Steve Smith
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Spin decisive but Australia not focusing just on Varun Chakravarthy: Steve Smith

India Today  

Australia captain Steve Smith commented on the ‘Varun Chakravarthy’ threat ahead of the semi-final against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the game, India unleashed their hidden weapon in wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy during their last group fixture against New Zealand. The Australia skipper replied that the Indian team is full of quality spin bowlers, hence their sole …

What made India select Varun Chakravarthy over Yashasvi Jaiswal? Rohit Sharma reveals
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What made India select Varun Chakravarthy over Yashasvi Jaiswal? Rohit Sharma reveals

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind the team management selecting Varun Chakravarthy over Yashasvi Jaiswal. Chakravarthy was a late addition to India’s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 as he replaced Yashasvi Jaiswal in the team. Chakravarthy lived up to the expectations of the selectors as he picked up a five-wicket haul in his very first outing …

What is Varun Chakravarthy's 'magic portion?' Harbhajan Singh's interesting take
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What is Varun Chakravarthy's 'magic portion?' Harbhajan Singh's interesting take

India Today  

Harbhajan Singh has claimed that the 'magic portion' in Varun Chakravarthy's bowling is that he hasn't played a lot of international cricket and batters are failing to read him off the hand. And good to see him getting this game and contributing to India's success, and I hope that he'll continue even in the semis and also in the finals," …

Cracks to craftsmanship: Varun Chakravarthy redesigns his Dubai story
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cracks to craftsmanship: Varun Chakravarthy redesigns his Dubai story

India Today  

Sunday's Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand was not just another game for Varun Chakravarthy. Under the bright lights of the 'Ring of Fire'-- the Dubai International Cricket Stadium -- Varun became only the third Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the Champions Trophy. Just five years after beginning his professional cricket career, Varun found himself …

Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy’s maiden five-for routs New Zealand, guides India to top-of-table finish
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy’s maiden five-for routs New Zealand, guides India to top-of-table finish

The Hindu  

Varun Chakaravarthy’s previous international appearances at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium were forgettable when he went wicketless in the three games he played during the 2021 T20 World Cup. However, the Varun of 2025 is a far more savvy cricketer than he was four years ago and produced a mesmerising spell to help the Men in Blue finish on top …

Varun Chakravarthy has got something different, he has given us good headache: Rohit Sharma
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Varun Chakravarthy has got something different, he has given us good headache: Rohit Sharma

Firstpost  

Reflecting on India’s win over New Zealand in Champions Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma praised Varun Chakravarthy and Shreyas Iyer. Playing his first match in Champions Trophy, Varun Chakravarthy took five wickets as India defeated New Zealand. India had confidence to defend low score: Rohit Reacting to their sixth consecutive ODI win, Rohit said India always had the confidence of defending …

Varun Chakaravarthy reveals Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's role in maiden ODI fifer: 'Felt nervous, they told me...'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Varun Chakaravarthy reveals Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's role in maiden ODI fifer: 'Felt nervous, they told me...'

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakaravarthy stole the show in just his second ODI as he returned with a five-wicket haul in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Varun Chakaravarthy returned with five wickets as India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs. As a result of this spell, India defeated New …

ICC Champions Trophy: Vindication for Varun in Dubai
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy: Vindication for Varun in Dubai

New Indian Express  

What did he do? With Varun, the question was never about his skills or ability to take wickets, but about how he copes with the strain of the 50-over format at the highest level. The moment Varun showed that he could hold his own, adding to the fact that India were playing on slowish surfaces in Dubai, it was a …

IND vs NZ: Varun Chakravarthy gets a game, India play only 1 specialist pacer
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Varun Chakravarthy gets a game, India play only 1 specialist pacer

India Today  

Contrary to expectations, India rested young fast bowler Harshit Rana and added Varun Chakravarthy to the playing XI for their final Group A game of Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. It was widely expected that senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been struggling with fitness concerns, would be rested and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh would play in his …

Varun Chakravarthy gives Rohit Sharma good headache, Ravi Shastri backs him for semis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Varun Chakravarthy gives Rohit Sharma good headache, Ravi Shastri backs him for semis

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged that the team management, including coach Gautam Gambhir, faces a welcome selection dilemma ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, thanks to Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul against New Zealand on Sunday, 2 March. Varun dismantled the BlackCaps, who struggled against spin in Dubai, surrendering the top spot in Group A. Varun Chakravarthy was a …

How Varun Chakravarthy battled nervousness to help India win, spinner reveals
2 weeks, 6 days ago

How Varun Chakravarthy battled nervousness to help India win, spinner reveals

India Today  

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed that he was nervous during his match-winning performance against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The wrist-spinner picked up his maiden five-wicket haul and guided India to a 44-run win which helped them finish on the top of Group A. Champions Trophy 2025: …

Champions Trophy | India keen to keep best XI fully fit for semifinal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy | India keen to keep best XI fully fit for semifinal

The Hindu  

Ahead of the final group game against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, India trained for close to three hours here at the ICC Academy on Friday with the team opting to rest on the eve of the match. India has had a week-long break since its match against Pakistan last Sunday but will have two games in three days …

Exclusive | 'Virat, Rohit will be focussed on telling the world they still have same hunger': Lalchand Rajput
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Exclusive | 'Virat, Rohit will be focussed on telling the world they still have same hunger': Lalchand Rajput

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview, renowned Indian coach Lalchand Rajput discusses how important it is for India to win the Champions Trophy 2025, transition in Team India, Virat and Rohit’s ODI future and more. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table Though India went into this tournament with commanding and comprehensive wins against England in T20Is and …

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep, Varun miss out for India as Bangladesh opt to bat in Dubai
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep, Varun miss out for India as Bangladesh opt to bat in Dubai

Firstpost  

Team India decided to stick with Harshit Rana in the playing XI while Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja returned to the playing XI after sitting out of the third ODI against England in Ahmedabad. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been benched for India's opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy along with Varun Chakravarthy, Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. AP …

Varun Chakravarthy experiment 2.0: Why India fans need to hold their horses
1 month ago

Varun Chakravarthy experiment 2.0: Why India fans need to hold their horses

India Today  

India head into the Champions Trophy with their sights set on capturing their long-desired ICC ODI silverware. But they have also created immense pressure, with fans already expecting him to be India’s trump card in the Champions Trophy. Varun Is Not India’s Only Spin Option India boasts phenomenal spin depth in their Champions Trophy squad—so much so that even R …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit reposes faith in Shami, backs him to deliver in CT
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit reposes faith in Shami, backs him to deliver in CT

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, one area where India feels a bit undercooked is the pace bowling department, with Jasprit Bumrah unavailable. All we wanted with Shami was to get him back wearing the Indian colours more than anything else,” said Rohit in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. Whatever I have seen of him so far looks perfectly fine.” …

‘Varun Chakarvarthy doesn’t show his weapon even to us': Rohit Sharma says India's mystery spinner in Champions Trophy
1 month ago

‘Varun Chakarvarthy doesn’t show his weapon even to us': Rohit Sharma says India's mystery spinner in Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

After blanking England in the ODI series 3-0, India head coach Gautam Gambhir was asked whether Varun Chakaravarthy has done enough to warrant a place in India's XI in the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh in Dubai. The former India opener, obviously, said nothing about his chances of starting ahead of Kuldeep Yadav but added that he was picked in …

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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1 month ago

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a scintillating 119 in the second ODI against England, also looked sharp, practising late cuts and delicate …

Left-right combo, Varun's inclusion and more: Everything coach Gambhir said after India's ODI series win
1 month, 1 week ago

Left-right combo, Varun's inclusion and more: Everything coach Gambhir said after India's ODI series win

Firstpost  

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on several aspects following the side’s 3-0 win over England in the ODI series which was the last assignment before Champions Trophy 2025. ‘KL is a No 1 wicketkeeper for us’: Gambhir KL Rahul was the preferred wicketkeeper choice for India during the ODI series against England, which meant Rishabh Pant did …

Left-right combo, Varun's inclusion and more: Everything coach Gambhir said after India's ODI series win
1 month, 1 week ago

Left-right combo, Varun's inclusion and more: Everything coach Gambhir said after India's ODI series win

Firstpost  

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on several aspects following the side’s 3-0 win over England in the ODI series which was the last assignment before Champions Trophy 2025. “That’s the way cricket is meant to be played,” Gambhir said at the post-match press conference when asked about the move to promote Axar. ‘KL is a No 1 …

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