In the final match of Group A of the Champions Trophy 2025, India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs to secure their place in the semi -finals. Now on March 4, India will face a five -time ODI World Cup winner Australia in Dubai. However, before this important match, a new challenge has arisen in front of captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Varun Chakraborty performance against New Zealand
In the match against New Zealand, India made a significant change and included mysterious spinner Varun Chakraborty. He proved his selection right and took 5 wickets for 42 runs in 10 overs, helping India to defend the score of 249 runs.
Consideration of team combination in semi -finals
Now the question arises whether India will also include Varun Chakraborty in the playing XI in the semi -finals or will return to the combination that had previously defeated Bangladesh and Pakistan. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja have been India’s main spinners throughout the tournament, but Chakraborty’s presence has added a new dimension to bowling. His bowling on Dubai’s slow pitches can prove to be a game-changer for India.
Captain Rohit Sharma’s response
After the match, when Rohit Sharma was asked about Varun Chakraborty’s possibility of playing in the semi -finals, he said, “Varun has something different, tried him and wanted to see what he could give. We have to think a little for the next match. This is a good headache. If he does it right then it is very difficult to read it. “
Role of spinners on Dubai pitch
Dubai pitches are gradually getting adapted to spinners, which can give India the benefit of playing with three spinners. Given Varun Chakraborty’s mysterious bowling and recent form, include him in the semi -finals can be a strategic move against Australia.
