Varun Chakravarthy's Selection Sets Internet Ablaze, Sachin Tendulkar Leads Reactions

The cricketing fraternity hailed Team India and its mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy following their 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final league stage game, helping India end their campaign on a perfect note with three wins in three. Chakravarthy's Dubai horror stories of the 2021 T20 World Cup finally met their redemption as he ripped through the Kiwi middle order to help India script a well-fought 44-run win, turning the match on its head from a position of 151/4 while defending 250 runs, bundling them out for 205 runs.

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed half-centurion Shreyas Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy for their performances.

"@ShreyasIyer15 played an important innings, and @chakaravarthy29's spell made sure India stayed ahead. A good team win!" posted Sachin on his X handle.

.@ShreyasIyer15 played an important innings, and @chakaravarthy29's spell made sure India stayed ahead.
A good team win! ????????

India's World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also congratulated the Men in Blue, calling Varun's spell a "game-changer."

"Tough wicket but a solid fight by the boys! Top knock by @ShreyasIyer15 under pressure! That's more of what I would like to see from him. And how good was @chakaravarthy29! Absolute game-changer! Held his nerve, outfoxed the batters and turned the game on its head when it mattered most. #KaneWilliamson fought hard, but @ImRo45 led with composure and spot-on tactics. A solid team effort on to the semis! #ChampionsTrophy2025 #CT2025 #IndVSNZ," he posted.

Tough wicket but a solid fight by the boys! Top knock by @ShreyasIyer15 under pressure! That's more of what I would like to see from him. And how good was @chakaravarthy29! Absolute game-changer! Held