India’s Champions Trophy squad has been out of form for sometime now, but the recent performances in T20I series against England have sparked discussions about possible changes. According to legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin there is one player that should be included in the squad, he is none other than Varun Chakravarthy.

Varun was named as the player of series against England and he carries great potential. Chakravarthy has still not made his ODI debut and Ashwin has backed his selection and want him to get included in India’s squad for Champions Trophy 2025.

“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 concluded.