IND vs ENG / Entry of a strong player in the ODI series against England, the team was changed suddenly

India won the 5-match T20I series between India and England 4-1. Now the ODI series will start in Nagpur from February 6. Spinner Varun Chakraborty, who is in great form, has entered Team India. BCCI confirmed that Varun has joined the ODI team for the first time. He took 14 wickets in the T20I series. Full schedule of the ODI series:

Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 04, 2025, 06:29 PM
IND vs ENG: The recently played 5-match T20I series between India and England kept cricket lovers glued to their seats. In this series, India performed brilliantly and won 4-1. This series was very important for both the teams, because after this both are going to face each other in the upcoming ODI series. This series will be played on India's home grounds, and both the teams have already announced their squads.

Varun Chakraborty's entry: A big update

Now, the ODI series between India and England is going to start from February 6, and just before that a big news has come out. Another player has entered the Indian team, and that player is none other than the brilliant spinner Varun Chakraborty. Varun Chakraborty, who caught everyone's attention with his brilliant performance in the T20I series, has now been included in the Indian team for the ODI series.

Superb performance in T20I series

Varun Chakravarthy bowled brilliantly in the 5-match T20I series and became the highest wicket-taker. He took a total of 14 wickets, and in one of these matches he also took 5 wickets, which proved to be his best performance in the series. Due to this explosive performance, he was also named the best player of the series.

BCCI official statement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an official statement in this regard and said that the selection committee has included Varun Chakravarthy in the team for the upcoming 3-match ODI series against England.

The BCCI said, "Varun Chakravarthy performed brilliantly against England, including five wickets taken in Rajkot." This performance can prove to be a big strength for Team India, especially when the match will be played in Nagpur, which is considered a suitable ground for spinners.

Will Varun play in the first ODI?

Varun Chakravarthy has not played a single ODI for the Indian team so far, but given his excellent form, it is expected that he can be a part of the team's playing XI in the first ODI. Shubman Gill had indicated in a press conference held in Nagpur that Varun has been included in the team, and his entry can be very important in the upcoming matches.

Full schedule of India vs England ODI series

The series will be played for three ODIs, and here is its full schedule:

  1. India vs England, 1st ODI: 06 February 2025, Nagpur (Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium)
  2. India vs England, 2nd ODI: 09 February 2025, Cuttack (Barabaati Stadium)
  3. India vs England, 3rd ODI: 12 February 2025, Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium)
This ODI series is likely to be exciting for all cricket fans, as both the teams are ready to take the field with their full strength. The entry of Varun Chakravarthy will give the Indian team another great spin option, which can make this series even more interesting.