Asian Games 2026: Varun Chakravarthy Ruled Out, DC All-Rounder Vipraj Nigam Named In India Squad
Indian Men's Cricket Team have made one change to their squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with Vipraj Nigam replacing Varun Chakravarthy who has been ruled out with a side strain. Chakravarthy suffered the injury during the first T20I against Afghanistan and was later withdrawn from the ongoing series. He is now expected to remain out for some time. Nigam In IPL Nigam, a 22-year-old leg-spin…
The Indian Men's Cricket Team has made an adjustment to their squad for the 2026 Asian Games, leaving out Varun Chakravarthy and bringing in Vipraj Nigam. Chakravarthy, who suffered a side strain during the first T20I against Afghanistan, has been ruled out for an undisclosed period. Nigam, a 22-year-old leg-spin all-rounder from Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has taken 13 wickets in 19 IPL matches and scored around 176 with the bat.
Despite his impressive performance in the first T20I, Chakravarthy's injury ended his involvement in the series after just one match. For the Asian Games, which will be held from September 24 to October 3, India enters the competition at the quarter-final stage. This change gives Nigam the opportunity to make his senior India debut at the continental event.
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