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Varun Chakravarthy vs Ravi Bishnoi to fight for spinner’s spot in Kuldeep Yadav is unfit in Champions Trophy

Varun Chakravarthy vs Ravi Bishnoi to fight for spinner’s spot in Kuldeep Yadav is unfit in Champions Trophy

Varun Chakravarthy hasn't yet made his debut in ODIs

It remains to be seen whether Kuldeep Yadav recovers in time for the ICC Champions Trophy. Thus, as a result, it is reported that the BCCI Selection Committee is having thoughts looking for a replacement. In terms of the spin department, it will be a close call between Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi.

The duo are currently participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and are making the heads turn with their impressive performances. Varun Chakravarthy is currently the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 18 scalps from 7 games. Bishnoi on the other hand is on the 10th highest list with 14 wickets from 8 games.

Who makes the cut?

The situation is currently precarious. If Kuldeep is unfit then India will be in major trouble. While the replacements are fine and good enough, they simply don’t have the experience and the X-factor that Kuldeep possesses. The BCCI Medical Team has reportedly asked Kuldeep to give a fitness Test to show that he is 100% fit before the India squad announcement.

The odds are stacked against Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi. While the former is yet to make his ODI debut, Bishnoi on the other hand has played just a single 50-over match for India. In terms of stats in T20Is, Bishnoi tops the charts, but as per recent form, it has to be the former.

Varun Chakravarthy & Ravi Bishnoi’s Stats in T20Is

PlayerMatInnsWktsBBIAvgEconSR4w5w
Varun Chakravarthy1313195/1718.056.7915.901
Ravi Bishnoi3737564/1318.757.315.320

The ideal scene for India would be a fit a Kuldeep Yadav. And that is what the BCCI would also be hoping for. The team however has other first team backups in the form of Axar Patel.

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