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With Champions Trophy In Mind, Varun Chakravarthy Added To India Squad For England ODIs

Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has received his maiden ODI call-up for the three-game series against England. The move could see the Right-arm leg break show his potential in the 50-over format and his inclusion in India's final squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and Dubai. Vice-captain Shubman Gill confirmed his addition to the squad in a press conference in Nagpur on Tuesday. The 33-year-old spinner was spotted training with India's ODI squad ahead of the three-match ODI series against England, which begins on Thursday in Nagpur.

Sanju Samson "Trying To Show His Ego": India's World Cup Winner Gives Brutal 'Missed The Bus' Verdict On Star

With 51 runs in five innings against England in the five-match T20 series, Indian opener Sanju Samson is facing the heat over his lack of form, with former teammate Ravichandran Ashwin and ex-captain Kris Srikkanth criticising the wicketkeeper batter for the similar manner of his dismissals. India's 4-1 win over England in the recent five-match T20I series has proven that the team is doing well, but it could not hide some of the issues plaguing it -- like the poor form of opening batter Samson.

Ricky Ponting Finds It Hard To Sell Signature Wine Brand In India: "So Many Taxes And..."

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has opened up on the challenges of distributing the products of his signature wine brand in India. In 2020, Ponting and his wife Rianna collaborated with Ben Riggs, an award-winning Australian winemaker, to launch the cricketer's "Ponting Wines" label. The label was launched with four wines, each reflecting Ponting's life and cricketing career. In 2023, "Ponting Wines" entered the Indian market through Delhi Duty Free, thanks to his association with Delhi Capitals (DC)'s co-owners, the GMR Group. However, Ponting has revealed that he is finding it hard to enter the Indian market, other than Delhi Duty Free, due to tax complications.

Viral Video: Team India Member Mistaken As Fan By Police, Denied Entry At Hotel

As the Indian cricket team, read by Rohit Sharma, reached Nagpur for the first ODI of the 3-match series against England, a rather bizarre incident took place. As the players and support staff stepped outside the team bus, throwdown specialist Raghu was denied entry by the police, who thought he was only a fan. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Raghu could be seen trying to convince police that he is a member of the team after being denied entry to the hotel.

Former Sri Lanka Captain Dimuth Karunaratne To Retire After Playing 100th Test

Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test, which will be the second and final match against Australia starting on Thursday. The 36-year-old, one of the most prolific batters for Sri Lanka, has scored 7,172 runs at an average of just under 40, with 16 centuries and 34 half-centuries in 99 Tests over nearly 14 years. He has also featured in 50 ODIs, scoring 1,316 runs with one century and 11 fifties.

"He Can Be Like Virender Sehwag, Viv Richards": Abhishek Sharma Tipped For Test Cricket Stardom

Abhishek Sharma's powerhitting skills and superb execution was on full display as he slammed an astonishing 135 off just 54 balls against England in the fifth T20I in Mumbai. Abhishek laced his innings with seven boundaries and 13 sixes, drawing praise from fellow cricketers, former cricketers, experts and fans. However, a huge approval of his ability may have come from someone from his own state, in the form of former India spin great Harbhajan Singh, who has stated that Abhishek is capable of replicating Virender Sehwag and Viv Richards in Test cricket.

Snubbed India Star Joins Team Ahead Of 1st ODI vs England Amid Champions Trophy Selection Talks

Change seems to be inevitable as mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has joined the India squad ahead of the ODI series opener against England. Chakravarthy, who was the pick of the bowlers for India in the 5-match T20I series against England, has been backed by many to break into the team's ODI squad. However, he wasn't named in India's squad for the ODI assignment. Yet, has been spotted with the boys in Nagpur where the first one-day international is scheduled to be held on Thursday.

Captain Faf's half-century keeps JSK in playoff race after beating Paarl at Bullring

Faf du Plessis carried his team on his broad shoulder to an emphatic seven-wicket win over the Paarl Royals in their crucial SA20 clash at the Wanderers on Thursday.

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With Champions Trophy In Mind, Varun Chakravarthy Added To India Squad For England ODIs

Sanju Samson "Trying To Show His Ego": India's World Cup Winner Gives Brutal 'Missed The Bus' Verdict On Star

Ricky Ponting Finds It Hard To Sell Signature Wine Brand In India: "So Many Taxes And..."

Viral Video: Team India Member Mistaken As Fan By Police, Denied Entry At Hotel

Former Sri Lanka Captain Dimuth Karunaratne To Retire After Playing 100th Test

"He Can Be Like Virender Sehwag, Viv Richards": Abhishek Sharma Tipped For Test Cricket Stardom

Snubbed India Star Joins Team Ahead Of 1st ODI vs England Amid Champions Trophy Selection Talks

Captain Faf's half-century keeps JSK in playoff race after beating Paarl at Bullring