What made India select Varun Chakravarthy over Yashasvi Jaiswal? Rohit Sharma reveals
3 weeks, 3 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 in the Champions Trophy to help India register a 44-run win over New Zealand. Chakrvarthy's remarkable comeback to international cricket Chakravarthy registered his maiden five-wicket haul, playing just his second ODI as he helped India continue their winnings run in the tournament.

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Ever-improving Varun Chakravarthy excited for Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 opener
5 days, 8 hours ago

Ever-improving Varun Chakravarthy excited for Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 opener

India Today  

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first match of the Indian Premier League on Saturday, March 22. Kolkata's talismanic spin-bowling duo – Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine – will once again be under focus as Kolkata looks to begin their title defense in style. Speaking ahead of the IPL opener, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy …

‘Excited to come up against Virat’: KKR star Varun Chakravarthy ahead of IPL 2025 opener against RCB
5 days, 10 hours ago

‘Excited to come up against Virat’: KKR star Varun Chakravarthy ahead of IPL 2025 opener against RCB

Live Mint  

Kolkata, March 21 : Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League 2025 campaign opener, Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed excitement for a potential battle against star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli. The IPL 2025 will kickstart with a highly-anticipated contest between defending champions KKR and RCB at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the match that started …

Focused on consistency, Varun Chakravarthy working on few other deliveries for IPL 2025
5 days, 16 hours ago

Focused on consistency, Varun Chakravarthy working on few other deliveries for IPL 2025

Live Mint  

Kolkata, Mar 21 Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been a key player for the Indian team as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders side, believes that consistency is the key to success and he's working on adding new variations to his craft. From battling fitness challenges to becoming a key figure in India's recent Champions Trophy triumph where he …

Varun Chakaravarthy recalls ‘dark’ phase post 2021 T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy winner reveals ‘I had to hide’
1 week, 4 days 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, 5 days 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 …

I received threats, told not to return to India in 2021: Varun Chakravarthy
1 week, 6 days ago

I received threats, told not to return to India in 2021: Varun Chakravarthy

India Today  

India's spin-bowling sensation Varun Chakravarthy recalled a tough phase of his life, revealing that he received threats via phone calls after his dismal performance in India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign in the UAE. The Kolkata Knight Riders spinner had made his debut against Sri Lanka in a T20I series in July 2021 and was later drafted into the Virat …

India's 2027 World Cup Squad: Three Young Players To Watch
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India's 2027 World Cup Squad: Three Young Players To Watch

ABP News  

India recently won the Champions Trophy 2025 title with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final. With the focus now shifting to ICC 2027 ODI World Cup, the Indian cricket team's composition and leadership remain undecided. Three young cricketers who are expected to play 2027 World Cup Varun Chakravarthy Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has emerged as a match-winner …

Varun's late call-up, Axar-Rahul batting reshuffle: How Rohit, Gambhir scripted redemption at Champions Trophy
2 weeks, 2 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 …

Most Wickets in Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy finish in top three - Updated list of leading wicket-takers
2 weeks, 3 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, …

IND vs NZ: Mitchell Santner wary of Virat Kohli, Varun Chakravarthy threat before final
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs NZ: Mitchell Santner wary of Virat Kohli, Varun Chakravarthy threat before final

India Today  

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of the threat that Varun Chakravarthy poses in the final of the Champions Trophy. Speaking about the challenges against the Indian team, Santner said that while several Kiwi batters have played Varun in the Indian Premier League, they would be watching his videos more closely ahead of the final. Santner said that Varun's …

New Zealand aim to neutralise 'big threat' Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy 2025 final vs India
2 weeks, 5 days 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, 5 days 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 …

Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep to keep their place? India's probable Playing XI for CT 2025 final vs New Zealand
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep to keep their place? India's probable Playing XI for CT 2025 final vs New Zealand

India TV News  

Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep to keep their place? India's probable Playing XI for CT 2025 final vs New Zealand India eye their third Champions Trophy title as they face New Zealand in the final on Sunday, March 9. India and New Zealand are all set to face each other for the Champions Trophy glory in the final on Sunday, March 9 …

Champions Trophy: Redemption arc complete for Varun Chakravarthy
3 weeks 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 …

It's been a different Varun Chakravarthy since he has come back to international cricket: Suryakumar
3 weeks, 1 day ago

It's been a different Varun Chakravarthy since he has come back to international cricket: Suryakumar

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. “The way he left in 2021 and the way he has come back, there are two different Varun Chakravarthys,” Suryakumar, the brand ambassador …

Suryakumar Yadav hails Varun Chakaravarthy’s second wind in international cricket, impact in Champions Trophy
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3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final

India Today  

Former cricketer Ravi Shastri said that India shouldn’t tinker with their winning combination going into the semi-final of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Chakravarthy, who went wicketless in all three T20Is earlier in Dubai, picked up five wickets and helped India win by 44 runs. …

India's spin overload vindicated as team lays out Varun trap for Australia in semis
3 weeks, 2 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
3 weeks, 2 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 and Virat Kohli to retire after Champions Trophy 2025? Former teammate drops major hint; ‘Jaate jaate…’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire after Champions Trophy 2025? Former teammate drops major hint; ‘Jaate jaate…’

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma has led India to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, winning all three of his matches in the league stage. Ahead of the marquee clash, former India seamer Praveen Kumar has hinted that it could be the end of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's cricketing careers. He will have another ICC trophy soon… Bas yahi bolunga, Virat aur …

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

‘Meant for greatness’: Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-wicket haul against New Zealand earns massive praise
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Meant for greatness’: Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-wicket haul against New Zealand earns massive praise

Live Mint  

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy was at his best on Sunday as he took his first 5-wicket haul in ODI cricket and essentially dismantled the Kiwi batting line-up. After the match, Chakravarthy received massive praise from former India cricketer Sreesanth who said the spinner is ‘meant for greatness’. Not just Sreesanth, former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson was also impressed by …

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

Playing Varun Chakravarthy unbelievably good decision from Rohit-Gambhir: R Ashwin
Top News
3 weeks, 3 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 …

IND vs NZ | Varun Chakravarthy elated with Dubai redemption: Looks good right now
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ | Varun Chakravarthy elated with Dubai redemption: Looks good right now

India Today  

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed his delight at completing his Dubai redemption on Sunday, February 2 as he guided India to a big win over New Zealand. In 2021, Varun had a lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign, as he went wicketless in 3 matches and was dropped from the playing XI. While Varun went wicketless in T20 World Cup 2021, …

It's right time to unleash Chakravarthy: says Ravi Shastri
3 weeks, 3 days ago

It's right time to unleash Chakravarthy: says Ravi Shastri

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Former players hailed Varun Chakravarthy for his "exceptional" bowling display against New Zealand, with Ravi Shastri backing his inclusion in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy, saying it is the right time to unleash him against Australia. They brought him into the side; he's got a five-wicket haul, and I think he's there to stay," former head coach Shastri …

What is Varun Chakravarthy's 'magic portion?' Harbhajan Singh's interesting take
3 weeks, 3 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
3 weeks, 3 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 …

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy led the way with a haul of 5/42 as India bowl New Zealand out for 205 after setting them 250 to win in the final group match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing New Zealand opener Will Young in the Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai on …

Varun Chakravarthy’s high-five return to Dubai in India’s win over NZ
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Varun Chakravarthy’s high-five return to Dubai in India’s win over NZ

Hindustan Times  

Dubai: India had stocked their squad with spinners for a day like this. Chakravarthy, who replaced Harshit Rana, finished with a match-winning haul of 10-0-42-5 to best Matt Henry’s 5-fer as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to top Group A in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. India spinner Varun Chakravarthy celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips …

Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy’s maiden five-for routs New Zealand, guides India to top-of-table finish
3 weeks, 3 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
3 weeks, 3 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...'
3 weeks, 3 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
3 weeks, 4 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
3 weeks, 4 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
3 weeks, 4 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
3 weeks, 4 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: …

Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic vs New Zealand in numbers: Stat Pack
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic vs New Zealand in numbers: Stat Pack

India Today  

India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy had a remarkable outing against New Zealand in the team’s last group game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs New Zealand Updates During his spell, Chakravarthy etched his name in record books as he achieved several remarkable feats during the match. …

India vs Pakistan: Will Varun Chakravarthy get a chance to heal old wounds?
1 month ago

India vs Pakistan: Will Varun Chakravarthy get a chance to heal old wounds?

India Today  

The cricketing world is set to come to a standstill as two heavyweights of the game, India and Pakistan, prepare to face off in the marquee Champions Trophy clash on Sunday, February 23, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table If Chakravarthy gets a chance against arch-rivals Pakistan, it will be a perfect opportunity …

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, 1 week 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 …

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

Champions Trophy 2025: Dinesh Karthik says India 'not sure of what exactly to do' in terms of selection
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Dinesh Karthik says India 'not sure of what exactly to do' in terms of selection

Firstpost  

Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik questioned India’s squad selection for the Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the inclusion of five spinners and the preference for Harshit Rana over an experienced Mohammed Siraj. However, just a day before their tournament opener, former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik raised concerns about the squad selection, questioning the approach taken by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. He particularly …

Champions Trophy 2025: Shikhar Dhawan expresses concern over Jasprit Bumrah's absence but gives India the edge
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Shikhar Dhawan expresses concern over Jasprit Bumrah's absence but gives India the edge

Firstpost  

Shikhar Dhawan shared insights on India’s chances in the Champions Trophy 2025, expressing confidence in the team despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Image: Reuters As India gear up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former opener Shikhar Dhawan has shared his insights on the team’s prospects. Dhawan on India’s chances at Champions Trophy 2025 While expressing confidence in …

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!
1 month, 1 week ago

India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!

ABP News  

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently competing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In light of these setbacks, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering removing Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain. After the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy, IPL 2025 will take place, followed by India's five-match Test series against England, starting on …

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Yashasvi Jaiswal ruled out of Mumbai’s semifinal match against Vidarbha
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Yashasvi Jaiswal ruled out of Mumbai’s semifinal match against Vidarbha

The Hindu  

India left-handed opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has reportedly been ruled out of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy 2024-25 semifinal match against Vidarbha, which begins from Monday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Jaiswal had featured in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy group-stage match against Jammu and Kashmir in January, and could only register scores of 4 and 26 as the Ajinkya Rahane-led …

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