R Ashwin announces India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup, surprising omissions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin has proposed his version of India's squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, excluding Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ashwin suggests a comeback for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, emphasizing his experience could benefit the team. Other players considered uncertain for inclusion include Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin also left out Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar while offering insights on potential players who may be added later. This announcement has sparked discussions among fans regarding the composition of the squad as the tournament approaches.
- •Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi omitted from Ashwin's squad.
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar suggested for inclusion despite a long absence.
- •Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal labeled as 'maybe' for the final squad.
- •Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar also excluded from selection.
- •Ashwin's squad reflects a balance of experience and emerging talent.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — No Rishabh Pant, no Sanju Samson, no Abhishek Sharma: Ashwin's India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson: R Ashwin names India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup, suggests surprise inclusion
"Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his 2027 ODI World Cup squad selections. He categorized players into 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No' lists for the tournament. Ashwin included veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in his preferred squad. He believes Bhuvneshwar can perform well in South African conditions. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson were notably absent from Ashwin's top picks.
"R Ashwin has omitted Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi while suggesting a surprise comeback for Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's 2027 ODI World Cup setup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:04 AMNo Rishabh Pant, no Sanju Samson, no Abhishek Sharma: Ashwin's India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup
Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his 2027 ODI World Cup squad selections. He categorized players into 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No' lists for the tournament. Ashwin included veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in his preferred squad. He believes Bhuvneshwar can perform well in South African conditions. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson were notably absent from Ashwin's top picks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 5:08 AMNo Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson: R Ashwin names India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup, suggests surprise inclusion
R Ashwin has omitted Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi while suggesting a surprise comeback for Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's 2027 ODI World Cup setup.
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