Varun Chakravarthy gives Rohit Sharma good headache, Ravi Shastri backs him for semis
3 weeks, 2 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 late addition to India’s Champions Trophy squad. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table However, against New Zealand, India unleashed the Tamil Nadu mystery spinner, and he tore through the opposition’s batting line-up, taking five wickets in his 10-over spell. RAVI SHASTRI BACKS VARUN FOR SEMIFINALS It remains to be seen whether India will tinker with their winning combination—something former head coach Ravi Shastri cautioned against.

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Ever-improving Varun Chakravarthy excited for Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 opener
3 days, 14 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 …

Focused on consistency, Varun Chakravarthy working on few other deliveries for IPL 2025
3 days, 22 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, 2 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. …

VIDEO | Champions Trophy experience of Varun, Harshit will benefit KKR: head coach Chandrakant Pandit
1 week, 4 days ago

VIDEO | Champions Trophy experience of Varun, Harshit will benefit KKR: head coach Chandrakant Pandit

The Hindu  

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit believes the side’s two players, spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and pacer Harshit Rana, will benefit the franchise a lot with their confidence level sky-rocketing after playing for India and being a vital cog in helping the national side win the Champions Trophy. The Knights will begin their campaign with the opening match of the …

Gambhir told to use his Champions Trophy trump card for England Tests in startling suggestion: 'It's a swollen nerve...'
1 week, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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, 6 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
2 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 3 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, 3 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
Top News
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand planning to nullify Varun Chakaravarthy, says coach Stead
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep to keep their place? India's probable Playing XI for CT 2025 final vs New Zealand
2 weeks, 4 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 …

India banking on Varun voodoo to blank Kiwis again come Champions Trophy final
2 weeks, 4 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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
3 weeks 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 …

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

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

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

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy conquers past demons, shines against New Zealand
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Varun Chakaravarthy’s selection masterstroke: ‘He has got something different’, says Captain Rohit Sharma
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

It's right time to unleash Chakravarthy: says Ravi Shastri
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy’s maiden five-for routs New Zealand, guides India to top-of-table finish
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

How Varun Chakravarthy battled nervousness to help India win, spinner reveals
3 weeks, 2 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: …

India spin to win, Varun Chakravarthy architect of New Zealand downfall in Dubai
3 weeks, 2 days 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 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 …

Plenty of gains for Team India in series sweep
1 month, 1 week ago

Plenty of gains for Team India in series sweep

The Hindu  

One of the consequences of having an ICC event every year is that all other series become training grounds for the nearest marquee global competition. And going by how the two teams fared, it is India, which won 3-0, that will be mighty pleased ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy that begins next week in Pakistan and the United Arab …

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 …

Don't bench Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy in Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra
1 month, 1 week ago

Don't bench Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy in Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Aakasha Chopra has urged the Indian team management to not bench Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy during the Champions Trophy 2025. Varun's addition meant that India will now carry 5 spinners for the Champions Trophy as they will play all their matches in Dubai. — Aakash Chopra February 12, 2025 Kuldeep Yadav's record in recent ICC events In the last …

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