"Gambhir insisted on adding Varun Chakravarthy to India squad for England series," sources close to the development told WION. "The Men’s Selection Committee has added Varun Chakaravarthy to India’s squad for the upcoming 3-match ODI series against England," read the official release from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Recently, retired offie Ravi Ashwin also backed Chakaravarthy for making it to India's Champions Trophy squad as well. Varun Chakravarthy is an Indian cricketer known for his leg-spin bowling. He plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He made his T20 debut for India in July 2021 and later played his first One Day International in February 2025. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with significant contributions in IPL 2020 and 2021 as the leg-spinner claimed 17 wickets and 18 wickets respectively. As mentioned, Chakravarthy joined India's ODI squad after a successful T20I series against England. The star spinner wasn't part of the original squad. His inclusion came after his brilliant ...
