Varun Chakravarthy was handed his ODI debut for India within the second ODI towards England in Cuttack. The thriller spinner has made himself an actual contender for the Champions Trophy 2025 15-man squad, having impressed tremendously with 14 wickets in 5 video games through the T20I sequence between India and England. He grew to become the 259th participant to debut for India in ODI cricket, and was introduced his cap by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The latter additionally stated a heartwarming speech to Chakravarthy through the presentation.
“Varun, cap quantity 259. It is a big day for you and your loved ones. From tennis ball cricket to T20 cricket, all of us have seen your magic. Now it is time to do one thing actually particular on this format. All of us are with you. Simply give your 100 per cent. Good luck,” stated Jadeja to Chakravarthy, as he introduced the cap.
Chakravarthy has been on hearth in latest T20I sequence towards South Africa and England, taking on 10 wickets in each sequence. He was awarded the ‘Participant of the Sequence’ award after the T20I sequence towards England, which India received 4-1.
Ravindra Jadeja Varun Chakaravarthy
A memorable cap second not lengthy earlier than the duo mix to supply the opening wicket!
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On his ODI debut, Chakravarthy made a mark virtually instantly. The 33-year-old picked up the wicket of his former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate Phil Salt, ending an 81-run opening partnership.
The 33-year-old additionally grew to become the oldest participant to debut in ODIs for India since they performed their inaugural match in 1974.
Whereas Chakravarthy was not introduced within the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy earlier, he may nonetheless make it with the ultimate deadline for submission being February 12.
India vs England: 1st ODI
It was Ravindra Jadeja, nonetheless, who was the star of the present with the ball for India through the second ODI.
The left-arm spinner picked up three wickets, ending with figures of three/35.
England managed a good whole of 304, being bowled out with one ball to spare.
Ben Duckett (65) and Joe Root (69) slammed half-centuries for the guests, whereas a late cameo by Liam Livingstone (41) helped them cross the 300-run mark.
In response, India captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill stitched an excellent 136-run opening partnership, as India made a swashbuckling begin to the run chase.
Nonetheless, play needed to be halted in between as a complete floodlight tower switched off on account of a technical failure on the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
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