With Champions Trophy in mind, Varun Chakravarthy added to Indian ODI squad against England

Varun Chakravarthy included in Indian ODI squad after T20I heroics against England, potential Champions Trophy selection.

In-form mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) included in the Indian ODI squad after his heroics in the just-concluded T20I series against England as the team management wants the KKR mystery spinner to "keep up the momentum".

There is a fair chance that Chakravarthy might just replace one of the four specialist spinners in the Champions Trophy squad. It could be one among Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar, who could be axed to accommodate Chakravarthy before the final squad is announced. A lot will depend on how he fares in the ODIs.

Chakravarthy, who got 14 wickets in five T20Is against England and was adjudged the 'Player of The Series', wasn't initially picked for the three ODIs against England and the Champions Trophy later this month.

Chakravarthy was seen training and bowling in the nets on Tuesday (February 4, 2025).

"Yes, Varun Chakravarthy is part of the squad," India vice-captain Shubman Gill confirmed in a media interaction after the team's training.

Later in the evening, the BCCI too said the in-form spinner has been added to the squad.

"The Men's Selection Committee has added Varun Chakaravarthy to India's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England," the BCCI said in a statement.