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Xtra Time Web Desk: India's Champions Trophy squad has been out for a while. India's veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin called for some changes in the side considering certain players' performances in the recently-concluded T20I series against England.

While speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin suggested India to add Varun Chakravarthy as India have picked up 4 spinners for the marquee ICC event. Chakravarthy has been brilliant with the ball against England, picking up 14 wickets in 5 matches as he was deservedly named the player of the series.

Although he didn't play any ODI till now but there is healthy chance of him getting his debut cap in the upcoming One Day Internationals against England considering his recent performance. 

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If Chakravarthy manages to impress with the ball in the 50-over format too, Ashwin feels the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee could go on to make certain changes with the Champions Trophy squad to make space for the mystery spinner's inclusion.

He stated, "We are all talking about whether he should have been there (Champions Trophy squad), I am thinking there is a chance he might be there. I have a feeling he might make it. There is a chance because all teams have named only a provisional squad. So, he might get picked."

"But, if you look at the existing squad, if a seamer goes out and Varun comes in, it will be an added spinner (five). I don't know who they would want to drop (if they think about getting Varun in). We will wait and see," he added.

"I have a feeling that Varun might get a chance to play in the ODI series between India and England. I don't think it's an easy call to take him directly to the Champions Trophy. He has not played ODIs. I have a feeling they will give him a chance in the India vs England ODI series," Ashwin said.

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"If they don't give him a chance here, then it's difficult. But, nevertheless, I congratulate Varun for his first Player of the Tournament award. He is the Chakravarthy of T20I cricket at the moment. I wish he grows more and more," he concluded.