3 players who could replace Varun Chakaravarthy in India squad for IND vs AFG T20Is
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Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remainder of the IND vs AFG series.
The preparations of India for the Afghanistan T20I series have been dealt with a blow after it was reported that Varun Chakaravarthy will miss the remainder of the tour due to an injury. The leg spinner had just made his comeback from an injury and played a crucial role in India’s dominant victory in the first T20I.
Varun Chakaravarthy has proved to be one of the best spinners of India in limited-over formats. Variations along with taking wickets in the middle overs have made him a vital part of the T20I bowling side. It is now a tough task for the selectors to name his replacement for the three-game series.
There is plenty of depth in the spin department of India. The selectors have enough options among the senior players as well as new faces from domestic tournaments. The next match is scheduled to be played on 15th of September at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, and as the game is around the corner, we take a look a 3 players who could replace Varun Chakravarthy.
3 players who could replace Varun Chakaravarthy for IND vs AFG T20Is
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3. Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the most experienced spinners for India in T20 cricket. The spinner is widely regarded as one of the finest tricksters in white-ball cricket for India, and this quality makes him an ideal choice when India needs a replacement for an experienced wrist-spinner.
Chahal was once one of the leading wicket-takers for India in the shortest format of the game. The comeback of Chahal has been long anticipated by the cricketer, and it is likely to offer India a choice of an experienced player who has played T20 cricket under pressure.
2. Kuldeep Yadav
Another clear replacement is Kuldeep Yadav. Left-arm wrist-spinner is an important part of India’s 50-over squad and has the capability of troubling the batsmen through variation and angles.
The experience of Kuldeep in international cricket makes him more suitable when the team wants to replace Chakaravarthy. Kuldeep has been part of the Indian T20I side, playing a massive role in their success in World Cups.
1. Harsh Dubey
Harsh Dubey stands out to be the younger prospect of the trio. The left-arm orthodox spinner has impressed through his exploits in domestic cricket and has become an important part of India’s white ball planning for the forthcoming future.
Dubey, however, offers a bit of a difference compared to Chahal and Kuldeep, as he can also add value as a lower-order batsman. However, Dubey is inexperienced, unlike the two other players on this list.
Did Varun Chakaravarthy play the IND vs AFG 1st T20I?
Yes, Varun Chakaravarthy played in the IND vs AFG first T20I and picked one wicket in his four overs spell.
Will Varun Chakaravarthy play the IND vs AFG 2nd Test?
No, Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out with an injury, and will not be a part of the Indian team for the second T20I.
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