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Former India all IRFAN PATHAN has shared his full analysis of Team India’s composition and strategy for the next Asia Cup 2025 at her Arab Emirates United. In an amazing play that goes against conventional wisdom, Pathan has chosen a player not the tastes Hardik Pandya or Jasprit bumrah As is the last of the team “X-Factor.”
IRFAN PATHAN Choose India’s X factor for the Asia Cup 2025
According to Pathan, this role belongs to the enigmatic mystery spinner, Varun Chakaravarthy. Pathan’s reasoning to choose Chakaravarthy is a convincing narrative focused on redemption and form. Believes that the Asia Cup has a perfect opportunity for the spinner of the Ace “completely bury the ghosts” From his last major appearance to the Arab Emirates united during the T20 2021 World Cup, where he passed without bites for three games. Pathan focuses on the current, exceptional form of Chakaravarthy and his renewed confidence. In a special interaction organized by Sony Sports Network, Pathan stated:
“I am eager to see how Varun Chakaravarthy works, because it will be like a redemption story for him. He was there in 2021 WC in the United Arab Emirates and did not do well, so I will have an eye in him because he is now in solid form and is confident. So of all these names, to choose from -I will go with Varun.”
The numbers make a backup of Pathan’s claim. Chakaravarthy, which is currently the T20I Bowler number 4, has been prominent since its return to the national team under coach Gambhir GautamTaking an amazing 31 doctors in just 12 games. Its brightness was also an important factor in the 2025 IPL campaign, where it ended up as Kolkata Knight Riders“Leading Wicket-Taker, with 17 doctors in 13 games at an average of 22.53 and a 7.66 economy rate.
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The ideal combination of Irfan Pathan bowling for India in Asia Copa 2025
Beyond his selection of “X-Factor”, Pathan also deepened what he thinks is the ideal combination of bowling and battles for TEAM India. Emphasized the luxury of having two exceptional yarns in Hardik and Axar Patel Who can beat in the top seven and provide a complete quota of four points each. This gives the team the “Freedom to set any combination of bowling you want.”
Pathan’s Bowling’s favorite attack includes three key pacers: Pandya, Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. He also suggested a unique spin combination that can reach the expense of established names. Did not include the wrist Kuldeep Yadav In its ideal combination, instead of supporting — Abhishek Sharma If needed, you need your left -time left turn.
“The final combination could be determined by the type of launch and dew, but I would go with Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma.” Irfan concluded.
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