This is a surprising move from India to make a important key change to its squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Varun Chakaravarthy has been taken in to team in replace of young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the final team selection.

Chakaravarthy Performance in recent matches :
Chakaravarthy had a fantastic series against England in T20I, where he took 14 wickets and Player of the Series . The selectors were impressed with his ability to spin and trap batsmen with his variations , which made him a player in the tournament.

INDIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY CHANGES:

- Harshit replaces Bumrah.

- Varun replaces Jaiswal. pic.twitter.com/8ncL9Cax8B

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Replacement for Jaiswal nedded or NOT :
However, it does come, as a surprise to many, considering his past performances in the recent tournaments. It seems, though, that the selectors have gone for spin-heavy bowling attacks, given the conditions in which it is expected to be played in the Champions Trophy. To top it, Jaiswal's form in some recent ODIs was inconsistent, and he has struggled with spinners in subcontinental conditions.

NON-TRAVELLING RESERVES OF TEAM INDIA FOR CT:

- Jaiswal, Siraj & Dube.

They will travel to Dubai when the team requires them. pic.twitter.com/no7zWK4NJq

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INDIAN SQUAD FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: 

Rohit (C), Gill (VC), Kohli, Iyer, Rahul (WK), Pant (WK), Pandya, Axar, Sundar, Kuldeep, Harshit, Shami, Arshdeep, Jadeja, Varun.

Some Big Changes and Expection from India :
Another huge change is that spearhead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out because of a back injury. Harshit Rana has been called up in his place. This is a bummer for India, considering Bumrah has been a vital cog in the bowling lineup.With all these, India aims to strike the right balance between spin and pace. Fans are waiting to see how this affects India's performance in the eagerly awaited championship.