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With the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on the horizon, the buzz around India’s squad selection is growing. Among the players vying for a spot is Varun Chakravarthy, whose journey from a little-known mystery spinner to a potential game-changer has captured the attention of cricket fans and selectors alike.
Chakravarthy made headlines with his mystery spin and impressive performances for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His ability to bowl unconventional deliveries, including the googly and carrom ball, keeps batsmen guessing and can disrupt the rhythm of even the best players.
In the recent T20 Series against South Africa, Varun scalped 12 wickets and emerged as one of the key performers for India which helped the men in blue to clinch the series 3-1. He also picked up his maiden fifer which describes his quality as a mystery spinner.
In past international outings, Chakravarthy has shown glimpses of his potential, but he has yet to establish himself consistently on the world stage. The Champions Trophy presents an opportunity for him to rise to the occasion and cement his place as a key player in the Indian lineup. With India aiming for its third Champions Trophy title, the team's success may hinge on Chakravarthy’s ability to deliver in high-pressure situations.
In Champions Trophy 2025, India are going to play all their league matches in spin-friendly conditions of Dubai where Varun can enhance his skills and be an X factor for the Indian side.
Varun Chakravarthy is currently playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Tamil Nadu. Going by his stats, Varun has played only 17 List A matches but bagged 41 wickets at an economy rate of 4.25.
As the tournament approaches, fans and selectors alike will be eager to see if Chakravarthy can channel his IPL success into international glory and become India’s X-factor in the Champions Trophy 2025.
The upcoming Champions Trophy will start from February 19 and continue till March 9, 2025.
