India faces bowling selection challenges ahead of World Cup 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
As India prepares for the ODI World Cup in 2027, the bowling lineup remains uncertain following ongoing matches in New Zealand. Mohd Siraj has yet to play, raising questions about his spot, while Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh have made strong cases with impressive performances. The next ODI series will be against Sri Lanka in December, followed by matches against Zimbabwe in January. With crucial decisions to make, selectors must assess players’ effectiveness on various pitch conditions. The team has not scheduled additional ODIs before the World Cup next October, limiting opportunities for evaluation.
- •Gurnoor Brar has taken nine wickets at 15.88 in New Zealand.
- •Arshdeep Singh offers a left-arm pace option with five wickets.
- •Mohammed Siraj has not participated in the ongoing matches in New Zealand.
- •India's next ODI series is against Sri Lanka in December.
- •Selectors face critical choices with limited ODIs before the World Cup.
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Gurnoor Brar over Mohammed Siraj? Why India bowling dilemma could make or break their World Cup 2027 hopes
"With less than a year to go until the start of the ODI World Cup, and with so few opportunities left in the format for the Indian cricket team, how much should we look into what has happened in New Zealand so far when it comes to India's bowling stocks?
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