One of the biggest questions for India on the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh will be the selection of Spinner in the XI toys. Former Aakash Chopra Indian opener has selected one from Kuldeep Yadava and Varuna Chakravarthy for the place of a specialist Spinner.
Both spinners have different varieties, but have incredible ball skills. They are both options to take over WICKET that decides to lower one of these players extremely difficult.
Since the champions of the Trophy 2025 are located around the corner, growing and guesses around the Indian playing XI. However, it remains to be seen which Bowler India prefers with respect to the conditions and opposition.
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Aakash Chopra chooses an Indian line
As he spoke in the video on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra chose Indian playing XI for the first champion trophy match against Bangladesh. Chopra chose KL Rahul as a guard over Rishabh Pant, and also called Axar Patel at no. 5.
“What could be the playing of the XI 20th? Shreyas Iyer must be there at number 4,” Chopra said.
“I see Axar Patel moving away in no. 5 and I think (KL) Rahul in No
India preferred to play Axar Patel to deal with the command of the left right side in the hitting line. The move proved to be successful because Axar looked in good form.
Aakash Chopra chooses Kuldeep Yadav via Varun Chakravarthy
Further speaking of bowling alley, Aakash Chopra believes Kuldeep Yadav will play if Captain Rohit Sharma nods his head to choose the team. However, he also claimed that Varun Chakravarthy could play if the main coach Gautam Gambhir selects playing XI.
Chopra gave his part of the vote to Kuldeep Yadav, given his experience of playing the ICC tournament and ODO format. Kuldeep was the main Indian Spinner in the white ball format and made it great.
“If Rohit Sharma takes over all the calls, then I see Kuldeep (Yadav) how he plays.” However, if Gautum enjoys greater preferences, because I do not know the dynamics, Varun Chakaravarthy could get the opportunity first, but my voice will be for my voice for it Kuldeep Yadav, “he said.
Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy are two specialist Spinners in the Indian composition among five Spinners. Other three – Axar Patel, Raviddra Jadeja and Washington Sundar – all spin bowling.
Arshdeep Singh is the fast bowler of the first choice
In the fast bowling department, Chopra selected Arshdeep Singha as the option of the first choice. Mohammed Shami appointed a second bowler since he was in a good bowling alley. This leaves Harshit wound on the bench.
“Arshdeep Singh will be 100 percent on my team. From the other end, if Mohammed Shami looks perfect, then Mohammed Shami, or otherwise you could see Harshit wound playing because he doesn’t stick with a new ball but pulls his weight, but He pulls his weight in the side of the middle and finish, “the former Indian opener added.
Team India will play his starting match of the 2025 champion trophy. Against Bangladesha on February 20th in Dubai. Men in Blue will face Pakistan on February 2nd and will take away a campaign against New Zealand on March 2.
Probably playing Aakash Chopra playing XI of India against Bangladesh
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli. Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Kl Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravidra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
