Varun Chakravarthy was India바카라s unexpected spin card against New Zealand, delivering more than expected. His impact has now sparked a major selection headache ahead of the knockouts for Rohit Sharma and selectors. (More Cricket News)
The right-arm leg-spinner wasn바카라t necessarily in the spotlight before the game, but his impact has now thrown a curveball at India바카라s plans.
At 33, Chakravarthy was only playing his second ODI, yet he made an instant impact with a stunning maiden five-wicket haul, finishing with 5/42 from his 10 overs.
He replaced Harshit Rana as India바카라s only change from the side that defeated Pakistan, adding another spin option on a Dubai pitch that has consistently favored slow bowlers throughout the tournament.
Now, leaving him out of India바카라s XI for the knockout semi-final against Australia at the same venue won바카라t be easy.
바카라We just wanted to see what (Chakravarthy) can offer,바카라 Rohit Sharma said after the match.
바카라He바카라s got something different, no doubt about it. Varun was class today. When he gets it right, he바카라s very difficult to read.
바카라We바카라ll have to think about what we want to do in the next game (against Australia). Obviously, it바카라s a good headache to have.바카라
Chakravarthy spent the first two matches on the sidelines, waiting for his chance. But when he finally got his opportunity against New Zealand, he made an instant impact, emerging as the 'game changer player'.
With Chakravarthy impressing on his return, India바카라s team management now faces a tricky selection decision. The established spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel has performed consistently, but Chakravarthy바카라s unpredictability gives India an extra edge.
Will they load up on spin and play four spinners against Australia, given the conditions in Dubai? Or will they stick to their balanced approach?
The final choice will depend on the pitch and match-ups, but India바카라s bowling attack looks well-equipped and confident heading into the semi-finals.
