Dhaka, March 9 -- Former Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan believes India's success was ensured with the decision to include an extra spinner in the middle of the ICC Champions Trophy.

India marched to the final without suffering any defeat. In the final, they are taking on New Zealand who they beat in the group-stage game.

Dhawan pointed to their group-stage clash against New Zealand as a key moment when the team's strategy clicked into place.

That was the game where leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, playing just his second ODI, delivered a stunning five-wicket haul (5 for 42), cementing his place in the squad.

"India have played great cricket throughout . but a key moment came in a change of personnel midway through the competition," Dhaw...