Champions Trophy 2025: The countdown to the start of Champions Trophy 2025 has started. The ICC tournament is going to start from February 19. But before that there may be a change in Team India's squad. Varun Chakraborty, famous as mystery spinner, can join the 15-member team captained by Rohit Sharma. But whose place will he take is also a big question. So let us tell you..?

Varun Chakraborty may join Champions Trophy 2025

Actually, the selectors of Team India had already announced the Indian team for England and Champions Trophy (Champions Trophy 2025). During this, Jasprit Bumrah also got a place, who is currently suffering from back problem. But his playing was based on his fitness. The selectors had already announced that Harshit Rana has been selected as the third player when Bumrah rests. Now 2 days before the start of the series, the Indian change makers have also given a chance to Varun Chakraborty.

Washington Sundar may be cut

Varun Chakraborty has joined the ODI series against England. With his inclusion, there is every possibility that he can also be included in the team for the ICC event. Now it is certain that if Jasprit Bumrah does not play in the Champions Trophy (Champions Trophy 2025), then Harshit Rana will replace him. But with Varun coming into Team India for the ICC tournament, the question arises as to which player will be left out. Looking at the current team, Washington Sundar is one such player who can be dropped.

Washington Sundar's form is not special

The biggest reason for excluding Washington Sundar is his recent form, which is very poor. The second reason for excluding him from the Champions Trophy 2025 is off-spin bowling. Actually, off-spinner bowling is not very effective in white ball cricket at the moment.

Bowlers with this style often concede more runs in ODI cricket, while wrist spinners prove to be more effective. This is the reason why Varun can be given a chance over Washington. Varun's form has also been very good recently. He has taken 14 wickets in 5 T20 matches against England.

This could be the 15-member squad after the changes for Champions Trophy 2025

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah (will be out after getting injured) / Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.