"Gambhir insisted on adding Varun Chakravarthy to India squad for England series," sources close to the development told WION. "The Men’s Selection Committee has added Varun Chakaravarthy to India’s squad for the upcoming 3-match ODI series against England," read the official release from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Recently, retired offie Ravi Ashwin also backed Chakaravarthy for making it to India's Champions Trophy squad as well. Varun Chakravarthy made his List-A debut for Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2018-19 on September 20, 2018, and became the leading wicket-taker for his side in the tournament with... Varun Chakaravarthy has been instrumental to KKR's fortunes since having joined them in 2020. In the very first year, the mystery spinner made an impact picking 17 wickets in 13 matches and over the years has been displaying consistent performance. Varun Chakravarthy Vinod (born 29 August 1991) is an Indian international cricketer who plays for India as a leg spin bowler. He made his T20I debut in July 2021 and ODI debut in February 2025. [1]