Chakaravarthy's Champions Trophy Spot Hinges on ODI Form

Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian leg-spinner, has been included in India's ODI squad for the series against England following his exceptional performance in the T20I series against the same team, where he claimed 14 wickets and earned the Player of the Series title. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has stated that Chakaravarthy's inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad depends on his showing in the upcoming ODI series. Despite his success, former English batter Kevin Pietersen suggests England might handle him better in the longer ODI format. With 59 wickets in 23 List A matches, Chakaravarthy's domestic performance supports his potential ODI debut. Ravichandran Ashwin and Zaheer Khan have both endorsed his inclusion in upcoming international tournaments, noting his versatility and threat in all phases of the game. The final decision about his role in the Champions Trophy will be made before the February 12 deadline.