New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted that Varun Chakaravarthy could become India's x-factor in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, that starts next week in Dubai and Pakistan. The Tamil Nadu spinner, whose impressive figures in the T20I series against England saw him getting picked for the ODIs, was a late inclusion in the Indian squad for the mega event.

Varun Chakaravarthy made his debut for India in 2021, before falling of the selector's radar. He made his return for the Men in Blue last year following a brilliant IPL 2024 season. Since he return, the 33-year-old has been in top form, taking 31 wickets in 12 matches including two five-wicket hauls.

Keeping the slow nature of wickets in Dubai, Varun Chaka...