No Pant, no Samson, no Abhishek: Ashwin's India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has proposed his preferred squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, notably excluding players like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. He emphasized the inclusion of veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his suitability in South African conditions.
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NEW DELHI: With more than a year left for the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared the players he believes should be in the squad for the tournament.Speaking on ESPNcricinfo's YouTube channel, Ashwin divided the players into three categories - 'Yes', 'Maybe' and 'No' - while naming the cricketers he feels should be considered for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 4 to November 21, 2027.
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