Bhuvneshwar Kumar aims for 2027 ODI World Cup squad selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's stellar performance in IPL 2026 has re-ignited discussions about his inclusion in India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad. The veteran pacer took 28 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, falling just short of the Purple Cap. His successful IPL campaign, featuring two wickets in the final, has led to strong endorsements from notable players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik. Despite the calls for his inclusion, concerns about selecting a 35-year-old with no ODI play since January 2022 remain. As India evaluates options for the World Cup in seam-friendly conditions, Kumar's experience could be an asset.
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 28 wickets in IPL 2026.
- •He last played an ODI for India in January 2022.
- •Ashwin and Karthik support his selection for the World Cup.
- •India's World Cup will be held in South Africa.
- •Concerns exist about selecting older players for future tournaments.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Bhuvneshwar Kumar in 2027 ODI World Cup India squad: Stellar IPL 2026 campaign has brought back veteran pacer in mainstream conversation
"After an IPL campaign for the ages that saw RCB lift back-to-back titles, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has firmly established as a hopeful for the 2027 World Cup squad.
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