Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the selectors’ decision to include leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy in place of young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Men in Blue’s final 15-man Champions Trophy 2025 squad. According to Manjrekar, Chakravarthy’s inclusion makes sense because he is a wicket-taking bowler, who is currently at the top of his game.
India made two changes to their provisional Champions Trophy 2025 squad. Lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out and was replaced by Harshit Rana. While there were no fitness concerns with Jaiswal, he was left out in favor of in-form Tamil Nadu leg-spinner Chakravarthy.
During a discussion on ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar praised the Indian selectors for making a smart move by bringing Chakravarthy into the squad for the Champions Trophy. Sharing his thoughts on the big decision, he commented:
Chakravarthy made his ODI debut against England in Cuttack during the recently concluded three-match series. He registered figures of 1-54 from 10 overs, getting the wicket of Phil Salt.
Speaking about the decision to drop opener Jaiswal from India’s final Champions Trophy 2025 squad, Manjrekar said its fine and added that the southpaw will get his chances soon. The 59-year-old told ESPNcricinfo:
Jaiswal was handed his ODI debut in the first match of the series against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur. He was dismissed for 15 off 22 balls, caught behind off Jofra Archer.
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