'Don't make changes': Yuvraj's warning to Gambhir and management ahead of 2027 WC
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has advised the national team management to maintain a consistent core squad of 16-20 players ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. He emphasized that frequent changes to the team roster often lead to poor performance in major tournaments.
Why it matters
Strategic squad management is critical for national sports teams to ensure chemistry and performance stability in high-stakes international competitions.
India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup have already brought one major question into focus: what will their squad look like when the tournament gets underway in October?The World Cup will be staged in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with India aiming to win the title for the third time after falling short in the 2023 final. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired from the other formats of international cricket, their availability for the 50-over showpiece remains a key talking point.Amid the uncertainty, India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh has stressed the importance of one thing above all else: consistency.Speaking to Cricinfo, Yuvraj said India should settle on a core group of 16 to 20 players and give them regular opportunities in the limited number of ODIs available before the World Cup."They need to focus on building the same team to play in a year's time,…
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