The deadline to make changes to the Champions Trophy 2025 squad is February 12. Team India has already announced its squad, but if any adjustments are needed, BCCI still has time to make changes. By January 12, all teams had to submit their squad lists to ICC, but if any player needs to be replaced, teams can do so until February 12. Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Team India should make one more change. He has suggested that mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy should be included in the squad. However, he did not specify which player should be dropped to make space for Varun.
Does India Need a Change in Its Spin Attack? – The Champions Trophy 2025 squad already includes four spinners. The selectors have picked Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja. Except for Kuldeep Yadav, the other three are all-rounders, meaning they can contribute with both bat and ball.
Ashwin feels that the team needs a mystery spinner, and in his opinion, Varun Chakravarthy is the best option. He said,
“Everyone is discussing whether Varun should have been in the squad. I believe he still has a chance. Teams have only announced their initial squads, and changes can be made until February 12. If the selectors want, they can bring him in.”
Will Varun Get a Chance in the India vs England ODI Series? – Ashwin also suggested that before selecting Varun for the Champions Trophy, he should be tested in the upcoming ODI series against England. He explained,
“Varun hasn’t played an ODI yet. Including him straight into the Champions Trophy squad would be risky. I think he should be given a chance in the England series. If he doesn’t play there, it will be tough for him to get into the Champions Trophy squad.”
Varun is in Top Form in T20 Cricket – Varun Chakravarthy has been performing exceptionally well in T20 cricket. Praising him, Ashwin said,
“Congratulations to Varun on his first ‘Player of the Tournament’ award! He is in great form in T20s, and I hope he continues to grow and play a big role for Team India.”
Advice for Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav – Ashwin didn’t just talk about Varun Chakravarthy; he also had some advice for Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. However, he didn’t reveal exactly what he thinks about their roles in the team.
Will Team India Make Any Changes – Now, all eyes are on Rohit Sharma and the selectors to see if they make any last-minute changes before February 12. Will Varun Chakravarthy get a place in the squad? We’ll have to wait and see. For now, fans will be watching the India vs England ODI series, where Varun might get a chance to prove himself.
