In a thrilling moment for Indian cricket fans, Varun Chakravarthy has claimed his first ODI wicket. The 33-year-old spinner made his ODI debut in the against England in Cuttack, becoming India’s second-oldest debutant in the format.
Chakravarthy’s maiden wicket came after England won the toss and chose to bat. He was handed his ODI cap by Ravindra Jadeja, marking a significant milestone in his career. Varun took the wicket of Phil Salt, who scored 26 runs. Salt was caught by Ravindra Jadeja when he tried to hit Varun over the long on.
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Varun Chakravarthy was the Player of the Series in the preceding T20I series
The Tamil Nadu spinner has already made a name for himself in the T20I format, picking up 14 wickets in India’s 4-1 series win against England. His impressive performance earned him the Player of the Series award.
Chakravarthy’s ODI debut is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He has been in exceptional form in List A cricket, with 59 wickets from 23 matches at an average of 14.13.
As India takes on England in the three-match ODI series, all eyes are on Chakravarthy to see how he performs in the longer format. With his unique spin bowling style and impressive record, he is expected to make a significant impact on the series.
