Jadeja, Jaiswal dropped! India’s big ODI calls ahead of 2027 World Cup
The BCCI has announced significant changes to the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series, including the exclusion of Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal. These adjustments are part of a strategic shift as the team prepares for the 2027 World Cup.
Why it matters
These roster changes signal a major transition period for Indian cricket as selectors prioritize long-term development over established veterans.
India’s ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup continue to evolve, with the selectors making several changes to the squads for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced separate squads for the first three and final two matches, with the split aimed at giving Test regulars time to prepare for the two-match red-ball series, which begins just four days after the ODIs.The selections have raised questions over the futures of some established players, with Ravindra Jadeja emerging as the biggest omission from the squad for the first three matches. The veteran allrounder has struggled for form over the past several months, and his exclusion could be a significant setback to his hopes of making India’s squad for the 2027 World Cup.Axar Patel has been brought in as a like-for-like replacement for Jadeja.
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