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"He Has Got Something Different Which Is Why He Is Here": Rohit Sharma On India Star Picked For Champions Trophy

Chakravarthy was a last-minute addition to the India squad for Champions Trophy with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal making way for the mystery spinner. Chakravarthy has got the opportunity following a stellar season in the T20 format. When asked about the spinner's inclusion, Rohit said Chakravarthy was picked for a reason. "He doesn't throw many variations in the net. He throws the ball in the same way. Maybe he doesn't even want to show us what he has (laughs). But that is a good thing. He has got a certain weapon that he wants to put out there when it actually matters.

"We Have Only 2 Spinners...": Rohit Sharma Hits '5 Spinner' Question Out Of The Park Ahead Of India's CT Opener

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday defended picking five spinners in the Champions Trophy squad, saying three of them are all-rounders who add a lot of value to his team. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are the two specialists spinners while the other options in that department are Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, who all are very capable batters. The spin-heavy side has three fast-bowling options in the form of Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana with Hardik Pandya being the sole pace all-rounder.

India's XI For 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma Springs Big Surprise, Makes 3 Changes, Yet No Rishabh Pant

With India 2-0 up, as many as three players found a spot each in India's playing XI for the third and final ODI against England. Yet, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant found no place in the team for the dead rubber. Pant, who was added to India's squad not just for the ODI series against England but also for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. After India won the first two matches, changes were expected to be made with the team. While India skipper Rohit Sharma did announce multiple swaps in the playing XI, KL Rahul continued to be persisted for the role behind the stumps as Pant warmed the bench.

India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?

Up 2-0 in the series, the Indian cricket team hosts England for the third and final ODI at Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With the fate of the series already sealed, expect India skipper Rohit Sharma to try a few fresh places in the playing XI. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh could all get a chance to play, especially keeping the team's ICC Champions Trophy participation in mind. There is bound to be a special focus on Virat Kohli too as the entire country awaits his return to form.

Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Gives Strange Explanation Behind Two Changes For 2nd ODI

India captain Rohit Sharma announced two big changes for the second ODI against England as the tourists won the toss and opted to bat first in Cuttack on Sunday. Virat Kohli marked his much-anticipated return to the team's playing XI after missing the series opener due to a knee injury. It was Shreyas Iyer who had replaced him in the team during the last match but the middle-order batter retained his place in the team after hitting an explosive half-century. It was Yashasvi Jaiswal who was dropped to make space for Kohli in the playing XI this time.

Varun Chakravarthy Clean Bowls India Star In Practice, Makes Case For ODI Debut. Video

India mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy is expected to make his ODI debut in the series opener against England on Thursday. Chakravarthy was initially not part of the squad, and was only added to the team after impressing in the five-match T20I series against England. He picked up 14 wickets in the five match and was adjudged the 'Player of The Series' as India won the series 4-1 last week. On the eve of the first in Nagpur, Chakravarthy troubled the Indian batters during practice at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

India's Predicted XI For 1st ODI vs England: No Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul?

The dress rehearsal for the Champions Trophy starts for the Indian cricket team with the three-ODI series against England. There is a lot of intrigue surrounding the playing XI, especially with big concerns over availability of Jasprit Bumrah (picked for only the third ODI earlier) for the Champions Trophy. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav are returning from injury while there is still no clarity over who will be the No. 1 wicketkeeper.

"Washington Sundar Or...": Report Says 2 Stars May Be In Line For Axing From Champions Trophy Squad To Accommodate...

In-form mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been 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 may be axed to accommodate Chakravarthy before the final squad is announced. A lot will depend on how he fares in the ODIs.

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"He Has Got Something Different Which Is Why He Is Here": Rohit Sharma On India Star Picked For Champions Trophy

"We Have Only 2 Spinners...": Rohit Sharma Hits '5 Spinner' Question Out Of The Park Ahead Of India's CT Opener

India's XI For 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma Springs Big Surprise, Makes 3 Changes, Yet No Rishabh Pant

India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma To Make 3 Changes In Team?

Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Gives Strange Explanation Behind Two Changes For 2nd ODI

Varun Chakravarthy Clean Bowls India Star In Practice, Makes Case For ODI Debut. Video

India's Predicted XI For 1st ODI vs England: No Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul?

"Washington Sundar Or...": Report Says 2 Stars May Be In Line For Axing From Champions Trophy Squad To Accommodate...