Varun Chakravarthy's Five-Wicket Spell in Vijay Hazare Could Earn Him a Place in India's Champions Trophy 2025 Squad

Varun Chakravarthy was the talk of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after his impressive five-wicket haul against Rajasthan, which was a key performance despite his team ultimately losing. His spell received significant attention, and given that he has become a regular member of the T20I squad, this performance may also earn him a place in the ODI squad.

The Champions Trophy 2025 is just a month away, and India is set to play their matches in the UAE. There has been much discussion regarding the squad for the tournament, as many experienced players are vying for their spots. However, the selection for spinners has not yet been revealed. Team India may include 2 to 3 spinners in the squad from the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, both of whom are all-rounders. In this context, India lacks a full-fledged spinner in the squad, making Varun Chakravarthy a strong contender for inclusion.

Chakravarthy has been consistently performing well over the past year, which has earned him a spot in the T20I team. His recent success in the Vijay Hazare Trophy may further impress the selectors as they evaluate spinners for the Champions Trophy 2025.

Returning to his performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Varun Chakravarthy made a significant impact by restricting Rajasthan from scoring heavily. Despite Rajasthan losing only 2 wickets in the first 30 overs, they were well-positioned for a good finish. Chakravarthy's key wickets contributed to Rajasthan finishing at a moderate score, achieving figures of 5 for 53 in that innings. Unfortunately, Tamil Nadu struggled to chase down the target and ultimately lost the match by 20 runs, which meant Rajasthan secured a spot in the semi-finals.

Despite being on the losing side, Chakravarthy showcased his fighting spirit and character. There are rumors of his inclusion in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad in Dubai. In the previous tournament held in Dubai in 2021, during the T20 World Cup, Chakravarthy faced challenges and did not perform well. If given another chance, there is a strong likelihood that he will aim to rewrite his past performance, especially considering his current form.