Varun Chakaravarthy convinced Rohit, Gambhir he’ll be an asset; India coach, captain tempted to unleash him vs Australia
2 weeks, 6 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 Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday Chosen ahead of senior spinner R Ashwin, Chakravarthy had a tournament to forget, much like India, who crashed out at the first hurdle. Even as Kuldeep Yadav, the more experienced wristie, took tap, Chakravarthy ran rings around New Zealand’s middle order, among the most accomplished in playing the turning ball, bringing all his variations into play. Or, if they want to bring Harshit Rana’s pace back, will they be tempted to stick with Chakravarthy at the expense of Kuldeep, who has had a passable tournament but nothing more?

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Gambhir told to use his Champions Trophy trump card for England Tests in startling suggestion: 'It's a swollen nerve...'
1 week, 2 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, 2 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 …

Play Varun Chakravarthy in England Test series: Navjot Singh Sidhu
1 week, 3 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 …

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 …

India vs New Zealand final: Santner says experience of playing Men in Blue last week 'will definitely help us out'
2 weeks ago

India vs New Zealand final: Santner says experience of playing Men in Blue last week 'will definitely help us out'

Firstpost  

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also said his teammates have learnt some valuable lessons from getting bamboozled by mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who had starred in India’s 44-run victory in Dubai last Sunday with a haul of 5/42. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner celebrates with Glenn Phillips after dismissing KL Rahul during the Champions Trophy Group A match against India …

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 …

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 …

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

It's been a different Varun Chakravarthy since he has come back to international cricket: Suryakumar
2 weeks, 4 days 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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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 …

‘Already won the match’: Netizens rejoice after Varun Chakravarthy dismisses Travis Head early in CT25 semi-final clash
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Already won the match’: Netizens rejoice after Varun Chakravarthy dismisses Travis Head early in CT25 semi-final clash

Hindustan Times  

Social media erupted with joy after Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Australian batsman Travis Head in his very first over during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Australian batsman Travis Head in his very first over The crucial breakthrough came on Chakravarthy’s second delivery, as Head, …

Will Varun Chakravarthy hold his spot or will Harshit Rana stage a comeback? Check IND’s predicted XI for AUS semi-final
2 weeks, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Can Varun Chakravarthy cure India's 'Head-ache' to avenge Ahmedabad heartbreak?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Can Varun Chakravarthy cure India's 'Head-ache' to avenge Ahmedabad heartbreak?

India Today  

The stage is set for another epic clash between the two heavyweights of international cricket as India and Australia are set to lock horns in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Travis Head: India's nemesis across formats Head has been the thorn in India’s flesh since 2023 with his tremendous exploits …

IND vs AUS: Varun Chakravarthy retains spot as India go with 4 spinners
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Varun Chakravarthy retains spot as India go with 4 spinners

India Today  

India have decided to stick with the four spinners policy for the semi-final against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4 as Varun Chakravarthy retained his spot in the side. Speaking at the press conference ahead of the semi-final, Rohit said that the option of 4 spinners was tempting and India have decided to go ahead with it. We've played …

Varun Chakravarthy a national treasure: India fans after Travis Head's wicket
2 weeks, 5 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 …

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 …

‘Meant for greatness’: Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-wicket haul against New Zealand earns massive praise
2 weeks, 6 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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2 weeks, 6 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 …

Rohit Sharma admits 'headache' over XI selection vs Australia after Varun Chakaravarthy's fifer: 'It's difficult to...'
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2 weeks, 6 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 …

It's right time to unleash Chakravarthy: says Ravi Shastri
2 weeks, 6 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
2 weeks, 6 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, 6 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 …

Playing Varun Chakravarthy unbelievably good decision from Rohit-Gambhir: R Ashwin
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2 weeks, 6 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, 6 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 …

IND vs NZ | Varun Chakravarthy elated with Dubai redemption: Looks good right now
2 weeks, 6 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, …

What made India select Varun Chakravarthy over Yashasvi Jaiswal? Rohit Sharma reveals
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Varun Chakravarthy’s high-five return to Dubai in India’s win over NZ
2 weeks, 6 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 …

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 …

Chakravarthy spins out NZ as India sets up semifinal against Australia at Champions Trophy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Chakravarthy spins out NZ as India sets up semifinal against Australia at Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia. “I am not a big turner but if you bowled in the right areas, there was help from the surface.” Kuldeep Yadav took …

Harbhajan Singh proposes one change in India XI: 'Gautam Gambhir would think New Zealand don’t play spin well...'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Harbhajan Singh proposes one change in India XI: 'Gautam Gambhir would think New Zealand don’t play spin well...'

Hindustan Times  

India are preparing for the third and final match of the ICC Champions Trophy group stages, having already sealed qualification, but battling against New Zealand to see which teams comes out top of the group. “Think we might get to see Varun Chakravarthy get a chance in the playing XI,” explained Harbhajan. “Maybe Gautam Gambhir would think that New Zealand …

Varun Chakravarthy gives Rohit Sharma good headache, Ravi Shastri backs him for semis
3 weeks 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 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: …

India spin to win, Varun Chakravarthy architect of New Zealand downfall in Dubai
3 weeks ago

India spin to win, Varun Chakravarthy architect of New Zealand downfall in Dubai

India Today  

Varun Chakravarthy and India sang a redemption song on Sunday in Dubai, exorcising the ghosts of the T20 World Cup 2021 by using spin to dismantle New Zealand in their Group A clash of the Champions Trophy 2025. It was a battle of contrasting styles, but India's four-man spin attack outclassed New Zealand's pace-heavy approach on a sluggish pitch at …

ICC Champions Trophy: Vindication for Varun in Dubai
3 weeks 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Varun Chakravarthy in Champions Trophy squad, Yashasvi, Siraj and Dube in reserves
1 month, 1 week ago

Varun Chakravarthy in Champions Trophy squad, Yashasvi, Siraj and Dube in reserves

India Today  

India wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been added to India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal. Chakravarthy was a last-minute addition to India’s squad for the ongoing ODI series against England and was handed his debut in the second match in Cuttack. With Virat Kohli regaining his fitness and Shreyas Iyer bouncing back to form in the first match, …

Varun Chakaravarthy in contention to make Champions Trophy squad, says captain Rohit Sharma
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Varun Chakaravarthy in contention to make Champions Trophy squad, says captain Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

Amid uncertainty over Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy, India captain Rohit Sharma indicated that spinner Varun Chakaravarthy could be in contention for a spot in the Indian team if things work out well for him during the three-match ODI series against England. In a significant development, Varun was added to India’s squad for the ODI series against …

English batters will fare better against Varun Chakaravarthy in 50-over format: Kevin Pietersen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

English batters will fare better against Varun Chakaravarthy in 50-over format: Kevin Pietersen

The Hindu  

Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday termed Varun Chakaravarthy’s inclusion in the Indian squad for three ODIs against England as “a great decision” but backed the visitor to fare better against the right-arm spinner in the longer version. Pietersen termed England’s loss in T20Is as a “disaster”, adding that the series would have been levelled in Pune if a like-for-like concussion substitution …

India vs England: Varun Chakravarthy named in Men in Blue squad for ODI series
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Varun Chakravarthy named in Men in Blue squad for ODI series

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy has been included in India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against England that starts from 6 February. India leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been included in the Men in Blue squad for the ODI series against England. AP Leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been included to the Team India squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, the …

Varun Chakaravarthy added to India squad ahead of England ODIs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Varun Chakaravarthy added to India squad ahead of England ODIs

The Hindu  

In a significant development, leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been added to India’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, vice-captain Shubman Gill confirmed on Tuesday. The uncertainty surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness has added to the intrigue, with Varun’s presence during training fueling rumors about his potential selection. Sources reveal that the selectors are closely monitoring Varun’s progress, alongside …

Varun Chakravarthy not a big threat in ODIs? Pietersen backs England to fare better
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Varun Chakravarthy not a big threat in ODIs? Pietersen backs England to fare better

India Today  

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen said it was a good call made by India to include Varun Chakravarthy in the squad for the ODI series against Jos Buttler and his men. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of Dram Bell Scotch Whisky, as quoted by PTI, Pietersen said that the England batters would get more time to spend against …

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