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Ashwin World Cup Squad
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 3h ago
Ravichandran Ashwin proposed a 15-man India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar while excluding Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His views sparked debate.
How it unfolded
7h ago
Ashwin reveals full squad, excludes Pant and Samson
1d ago
Ashwin advocates Bhuvneshwar for 2027 World Cup
What happened earlier
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Full story →No Pant, no Samson, no Abhishek: Ashwin's India squad for 2027 WC
Ravichandran Ashwin named his 2027 ODI World Cup squad on ESPNcricinfo, dividing players into 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No' categories.
His 'Yes' list includes Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and Abhishek Sharma were placed in the 'No' category, alongside Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube.
Ashwin justified Bhuvneshwar Kumar's inclusion by saying he is needed for South African conditions and should play all tournaments to be primed.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with 28 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, helping them win a second straight title.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Ashwin recommends Bhuvneshwar for 2027 World Cup
R Ashwin suggests Bhuvneshwar Kumar for ODI World Cup 2027.
Bhuvneshwar last played ODIs in 2022.
Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar should be in the squad.
Earlier · 15h ago
Full story →Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rishabh Pant Out: Ravichandran Ashwin Names 15-Man India Squad For 2027 World Cup
Ashwin predicts Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi miss India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad.
Ashwin advocates inclusion of Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the squad.
Rishabh Pant also omitted from Ashwin's predicted 15-man squad.