Synopsis
On February 4, 2023, Nagpur, India, Varun Chakaravarthy has been added to the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming series against England, following his impressive T20I performance.Key Takeaways
- Varun Chakaravarthy joins India's ODI squad.
- He was the 'Player of the Series' in the T20I series.
- Chakaravarthy took 14 wickets in the T20I series.
- His inclusion strengthens India's spin options.
- The ODI series begins on Thursday in Nagpur.
Nagpur, Feb 4 (NationPress) Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been officially included in India's roster for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against England.
Chakaravarthy's inclusion stems from his outstanding 'Player of the Series' showing in the recently concluded five-match T20I series against England, where he emerged as India's top wicket-taker with 14 wickets, including a remarkable five-wicket haul.
The BCCI announced, "The Men’s Selection Committee has included Varun Chakaravarthy in India’s squad for the upcoming 3-match ODI series against England."
With the ODI series kicking off on Thursday in Nagpur, Chakaravarthy has commenced training with the team.
The 33-year-old’s knack for unsettling England’s batting order with his variations and cunning spin was pivotal in India’s 4-1 series triumph. Although he has participated in only 23 List A (50-over) matches, Chakaravarthy boasts an impressive record of 59 wickets at a strike rate of 19.8.
His recent performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he topped the charts as the leading wicket-taker among spinners with 18 wickets at a phenomenal average of 12.16, including a best of 5-9, further solidified his position.
Chakaravarthy's addition enhances India’s spin arsenal, which already features notable players like Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar.
As the Champions Trophy approaches, the selectors are likely experimenting with various combinations to finalize their squad for the ICC event in Dubai later this month.
India’s updated ODI squad for the England series includes:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
