Varun Chakravarthy included in India ODI squad

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been included in Team India's ODI squad. He practiced with Team India in Nagpur. The team will play the first ODI against England here on February 6. According to Cricinfo, it is not yet clear which player Varun was included in place of.

Varun was the Player of the Series in the T20 series that ended against England on February 2. He took 14 wickets in 5 matches. Most of the England batsmen had trouble against Varun.

Varun has not made his ODI debut yet

After the T20 series ended in Mumbai, India's ODI team reached Nagpur. Varun was not a part of the ODI team, yet he practiced with the team in Nagpur. He has not been able to make his ODI debut yet and he was also included in the ODI squad for the first time.

Varun played 23 matches in his domestic List-A career. In the last season of Vijay Hazare Trophy, he took 18 wickets for Tamil Nadu in 6 matches. He was the second top wicket taker of the tournament. India's spin department is getting stronger with Varun's presence. The team also has Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.

BCCI did not confirm

BCCI has not yet released any official statement regarding adding Varun to the ODI team. However, it is believed that Varun got a place in the squad due to his excellent form. India has not played any ODI since August last year. At the same time, before the Champions Trophy, the team will play the only ODI series against England.

3 specialist bowlers of the Champions Trophy squad are recovering from injury. Mohammed Shami returned to international cricket after 14 months. Jasprit Bumrah is injured. At the same time, Kuldeep Yadav will also play his first international match after recovering from injury.

Remaining 2 matches of the series in Cuttack-Ahmedabad

The first ODI between India and England will be played in Nagpur on February 6. Then both the teams will clash in Cuttack on February 9 and in Ahmedabad on February 12. After the series, Team India will reach Dubai to play the Champions Trophy. Where the team will play its first match against Bangladesh on February 20.

India squad for the ODI series against England

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah (third match), Harshit Rana (first 2 matches), Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy.

FAQ:

 

1. Varun Chakravarthy played any ODI ?

   • No, he has not made his ODI debut yet. This is his first inclusion in the ODI squad.

2. Which player was Varun Chakravarthy included in place of?

   • It is unclear as BCCI has not officially announced which player he replaced.

3. Why did Varun practice with the team in Nagpur before his selection?

   • Even though he was not initially in the ODI squad, he trained with the team in Nagpur, possibly as a backup option.

4. What is Varun Chakravarthy’s domestic List-A record?

   • He has played 23 List-A matches, and in the last Vijay Hazare Trophy, he took 18 wickets in 6 matches for Tamil Nadu, making him the second-highest wicket-taker.

5. When and where will India’s ODIs against England be played?

   • The series will have three matches:

     • 1st ODI: February 6 (Nagpur)

     • 2nd ODI: February 9 (Cuttack)

     • 3rd ODI: February 12 (Ahmedabad)