Ashwin picks his India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup, leaves out Pant and Samson

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Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his predicted squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, to be held in South Africa. He sorted players into three categories — 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No' — based on his assessment of their suitability. Notably, wicketkeeper-batters Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and Abhishek Sharma did not feature in his preferred picks. Ashwin backed veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for inclusion, citing his ability to perform in South African conditions.

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