Champions Trophy 2025 – Kumble – ‘Exceptional’ Varun Has Consistently Won Mats in Last One Year

“I Think Varun has been exceptional in the last 1-1.5 years, consistently winning matches for whichever team Espncricinfo match day. “And now, today, getting an opportunity [in ODIs]Because obvious India had alredy qualified.

“But going by the pitch and the conditions perhaps for the semi-full and hopefully for India, the final, this certain augurs well.

“And if this is the kind of pitch India will continue to play on in dubai, then this four-pronged spin attack bee be really a challenge for any team. Maneuver these four spinners. “

With New Zealand Chasing 250, Varun First Cleaned Up Will Young. Then, He Returned towards the end of the middle overs to get important middle-ordeer wickets of Glennnnnnnnnic phillips and michael bracewell in Consective overs before also removing Mittner Threatening with a boundary and two sixes. One Ball Later, He DisMized Matt Henry to Complete His Five-For. India wrapped up the game in the next over.

Varun’s only other ODI appearance came in the three-match series against England Preceding The Champions Trophy, where he finished with Figures of 1 for 52.

After Sunday’s Match, Varun said he was nervous early on but talking to the seniors HELPED HIM CALM DOWN. “I found out last night [that he was going to play]”He said.” I was expecting to play for the country and looking forward to it, but on the other side I was feeling a litle nervous trust I’ve not played a lot for india in Odis.

“But as the game started progressing, I felt better. Virat was talking to me, Rohit bhai