Anticipation for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 reaches new heights as teams are preparing for the prestigious event that will be held Pakistan AND United Arab Emirates (UAE). Planned to start on February 19, the tournament indicates the return of competition of 50 or more than eight -year -old gap, and top teams are fighting for fame.
For India, the focus remains to be assembled a terrible detachment that can be adapted to the conditions in both countries of the host. Since Spinners are likely to play a crucial role, the team management has made some strategic choices to enhance the attack on bowling.
Gautam Gambhir is appointed Indian X-Factor for the Tournament
Former Indian cricket and current main coach of India Gautam Gambhir identified the mysterious spinner Varun Chakravarthy as an Indian potential ‘X-Factor’ for the 2025 champion trophy. Speaking after the third Indian ODO against EnglandGambhir emphasized the value that the non -anortic bowlers brings to the team, especially against opponents who are not familiar with his variations.
“You see, the only reason was that in the middle we wanted to have another option to take over WICKET. We know what Varun brings to the table and we know that Varun can be a big threat to many teams that didn’t play it. He can also be X- factor, “ said Gambhir in pressure after the match.
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Gambhir explains the Last-minute involvement of a mysterious spinner
The decision to include Chakravarthy in the Indian champion trophy was surprised by many, since he was not regular in the GOD set. However, Gambhir explained that his choice was based on the need for an additional option for an attack in medium turns.
“I’m not saying they’ll start everything else, but it’s always good to have a strong bowling line because we know if he can actually get Wikets in the middle, it will always be useful and that was one of one of the reasons,” Added to Gambhir.
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