Vice-captain Shubman Gill confirmed his addition to the squad in a press conference in Nagpur on Tuesday. The 33-year-old spinner was spotted training with India\u2019s ODI squad ahead of the three-match ODI series against England, which begins on Thursday in Nagpur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to IANS sources, the leg-spinner has been taken into the ODI team at the insistence of head coach Gautam Gambhir, who wanted him there in the side for the bilateral series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chakaravarthy's potential selection is backed by his remarkable 'Player of the Series' performance in the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against England, where he finished as India\u2019s highest wicket-taker, scalping 14 wickets, including a sensational five-fer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His ability to trouble England\u2019s batting lineup with his variations and deceptive spin played a crucial role in India\u2019s 4-1 series victory. Despite having played only 23 List A (50-over) games, Chakravarthy has an impressive record of 59 wickets at a strike rate of 19.8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His recent exploits in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker among spinners, further strengthened his case. He picked up 18 wickets at an astonishing average of 12.16, including a best of 5-9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Currently, India has named four spinners in their provisional Champions Trophy squad\u2014Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two-week competition, beginning on February 19, will see the top eight teams play 15 matches over 19 days in Pakistan and the UAE.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Currently, India has named four spinners in their provisional Champions Trophy squad\u2014Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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