In the first T20I against Englandstar spinner Varun Chakraborty He put in an exceptional performance proving his mettle as a key spinner for India. He effectively dismantled England’s middle order, completing his four-over spell with impressive figures of 3/23. There were those among the important gates of Varu Jos. Butler, Harry Brookeand Liam LivingstoneHe played a key role in restricting England to just 132 runs.
His ability to bowl with precision and variation at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata highlighted his growing stature as a match-winner in the shortest format of the game. This performance boosted his confidence and put him in the spotlight for potential entry in major tournaments. ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Dinesh backs Karthik Varu’s inclusion in Champions Trophy Squad
After Varu’s scintillating display in the T20Is, the former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik voted for his inclusion in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Karthik retweeted his earlier post dated 10 November 2024, in which he stressed that not selecting Varun for the Champions Trophy would be a “serious mistake”.
His endorsement underscores his belief in his potential to become an outstanding bowler, as evidenced by his performance against Varun. South Africa in the previous match, he took 5 wickets for 17 runs, although the match ended in India’s defeat. Karthik’s support is significant given his experience and understanding of the game, especially given his close observation of Varun while playing together for Tamil Nadu.
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Kuldeep Yadav’s reinstatement and Varu’s potential role
Currently, Kuldeep Yadav He is recovering from a groin injury sustained during the Test series against New Zealandwhich caused him to miss subsequent matches. Given Kuldeep’s uncertain fitness status, this presents an opportunity for Varun to fill in for the Champions Trophy squad if Kuldeep is not fully fit.
Known for his unorthodox left-arm leg spin, Kuldeep would be an important part of India’s spin attack, but with fitness concerns, Varu’s recent form and performances make him a strong candidate to fill the gap. Varu’s ability to score at crucial moments and adaptability make him a suitable stand-in and ensure that India have a strong spin option for the tournament.
With these factors in mind, Varu’s inclusion in the Indian squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy is looking more and more likely, especially with the support of figures like Karthik and the current situation with Kuldib’s recovery.
