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Ashwin World Cup Squad Picks
Tracked across 4 sources · Updated 1h ago
Ravichandran Ashwin suggested India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad, advocating for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's inclusion and excluding several current stars. Kumar responded, noting he no longer plays for national return.
How it unfolded
12h ago
Bhuvneshwar Kumar responds: no longer eyeing India return
2d ago
Reports detail Ashwin's yes-maybe-no player categories
3d ago
Ashwin reveals 15-man squad, omits Pant and Samson
3d ago
Ashwin calls for Bhuvneshwar Kumar in 2027 World Cup
What happened earlier
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Full story →Bhuvneshwar Kumar turns off Ravichandran Ashwin’s ODI recall initiative: 'I've already played for India'
Bhuvneshwar Kumar said on an RCB podcast that he plays cricket for love of the game, not to return to the Indian team.
The 36-year-old last played for India in November 2022 and has not played Test cricket since 2018.
Kumar has had two strong IPL seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, winning back-to-back titles.
Ravichandran Ashwin suggested Kumar be considered for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Kumar stated he has 'already played for India' and is 'at peace' with his career, crediting his family for keeping cricket out of home discussions.
Earlier · 2d 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 · 2d 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.
Earlier · 1d ago
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.