Ex-BCCI official warns India’s bowling attack may falter at 2027 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Makarand Waingankar, a former BCCI official, expressed concern over India's bowling attack ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, suggesting it could face a fate reminiscent of the 2007 tournament. He criticized the recent performance following a West Indies series where Indian bowlers conceded a total of 1,051 runs across three matches. Waingankar emphasized the need for experienced players, specifically calling for the inclusion of Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to strengthen the bowling lineup. His comments come amidst ongoing criticism from other former players regarding the current squad's capabilities. Discussions on player selection will likely intensify as the World Cup approaches.
- •Makarand Waingankar warns of potential bowling issues for India.
- •India's bowlers conceded 1,051 runs in three matches against West Indies.
- •Waingankar advocates for the return of Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- •Criticism of the current bowling lineup is prevalent among former players.
- •India's selectors may reconsider player options before the World Cup.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — 'Will be a repeat of 2007': Ex-BCCI official warns India’s bowling attack could be ‘clobbered’ at 2027 ODI World Cup
"It's been 20 years since India's shocking exit in the 2007 World Cup, but one former BCCI official believes that the same outcome can repeat if India doesn't fix their bowling attack.
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