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Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was handed his ODI debut in the second game vs England.

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Chakravarthy made a mark straight away, dismissing Phil Salt and picking up the first wicket of the game.

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He also achieved a unique record on his ODI debut.

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Chakravarthy has made his ODI debut at the age of 33.

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This makes him the oldest player to make his ODI debut for India, outside of India's inaugural match in 1974.

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Chakravarthy is also a hopeful to make the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.

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