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R Ashwin Picks Indian Squad for ODI World Cup 2027: Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has selected his preferred Indian squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which is set to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. His team strikes an excellent balance between experience and youthful energy.
While Ashwin has placed his faith in several senior players, he has surprised everyone by excluding young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from the final list.
Ashwin believes that in high-pressure tournaments like the World Cup, experience and team balance play a crucial role, alongside form.R Ashwin’s Indian Squad for 2027 ODI World Cup
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Here is the complete list of the main squad and standby players selected by Ashwin:
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill (Captain), Shreyas Iyer
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan
- All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
- Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav
- Fast Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana
- Wildcard Option: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Players in the 'Maybe' (Standby) List
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According to Ashwin, selectors need to keep a close watch on the performances of these players:
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-Rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja
- Spinners: Varun Chakravarthy
- Fast Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna
Also Read: ODI World Cup 2027: Complete Stadium List, Venues, and New Tournament Format
Surprise Backup for Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s ODI Return
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A major highlight of Ashwin's team announcement was his support for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the ODI squad. Bhuvneshwar last played an ODI for India in 2022.
Ashwin argues that
- Selectors should speak directly with Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- He should be encouraged to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and other domestic tournaments so he can regain full rhythm by 2027.
- Bhuvneshwar's experience could prove to be a trump card for the Indian team in South Africa's conditions, which favor pace and swing.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Stats
- IPL (Last 2 Seasons): 45 wickets in 30 matches
- ODI Career: 141 wickets in 121 matches
Also Read: 4 Indian Test Captains Who Never Lost A Match
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