R Ashwin Suggests Change In Champions Trophy Squad, Asks Rohit Sharma To Pick THIS Young Cricketer

Impressed by young spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance against England in the recent 5-match series, former Indian spin master R Ashwin has urged the cricket body to add the young talent to the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Indian selection board, led by Ajit Agarkar, has picked up 4 spinners for the marquee ICC event, however, Ashwin strongly feels that Varun Chakravarthy should be part of Team India.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai, UAE this time.

Chakravarthy hasn't made his ODI debut yet for India but is likely to play in the 50-over assignment against England.

In a podcast, Ashwin said, "We are all talking about whether he should have been there (Champions Trophy squad), I am thinking there is a chance he might be there. I have a feeling he might make it. There is a chance because all teams have named only a provisional squad. So, he might get picked," R Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.

"But, if you look at the existing squad, if a seamer goes out and Varun comes in, it will be an added spinner (five). I don't know who they would want to drop (if they think about getting Varun in). We will wait and see," he added.

"I have a feeling that Varun might get a chance to play in the ODI series between India and England. I don't think it's an easy call to take him directly to the Champions Trophy. He has not played ODIs. I have a feeling they will give him a chance in the India vs England ODI series," Ashwin said.

"If they don't give him a chance here, then it's difficult. But, nevertheless, I congratulate Varun for his first Player of the Tournament award. He is the Chakravarthy of T20I cricket at the moment. I wish he grows more and more," he further said.