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Subramaniam Badrinath Drops Axar Patel for Varun Chakaravarthy in 2nd NZ T20I
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What Happened?
Subramaniam Badrinath has replaced Axar Patel with Varun Chakaravarthy for the second T20I against New Zealand, scheduled for October 24. India won the first match of the series.
Key points
- Varun Chakaravarthy replaces Axar Patel in the playing XI.
- The second T20I will take place at Hagley Oval on October 24.
- India won the first T20I by chasing a target of 226 runs.
- Ishan Kishan is ruled out due to a groin niggle.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to replace Kishan in the lineup.
Key insights
- Chakaravarthy's return may strengthen India's bowling attack.
- Kishan's absence could affect India's batting depth.
- Badrinath's decisions reflect strategic adjustments based on player fitness.
Why it matters
The lineup changes could impact India's performance in the ongoing T20I series.
Entities
Subramaniam Badrinath· PersonAxar Patel· PersonVarun Chakaravarthy· PersonIshan Kishan· PersonNew Zealand· CountryIndia· CountryHagley Oval· Location
Source
Times Now
