Former Team India captain Kris Srikkanth has backed veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for a place in the national team for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027. Srikkanth questioned Jadeja's absence from the recent ODI squads, stating that the all-rounder has not announced his retirement from the format.
Jadeja missed India's last two ODI series against Afghanistan and England. He struggled in the three-match home series against New Zealand, finishing without a wicket and conceding at more than six runs per over. The 37-year-old remains one of India's most experienced and reliable players in ODI cricket.
Speaking on Star Sports, Kris Srikkanth questioned why the selectors dropped Ravindra Jadeja from the ODI setup. He stated that the all-rounder has the ability to win matches and his experience could still play an important role in India's plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
"I am not sure why Ravindra Jadeja has been totally let go. He only did brilliantly in the 2023 World Cup. He is a silent killer," Srikkanth said.
"It's not like he has announced retirement in ODIs. Yet, he doesn't play ODIs at all and rarely plays in Tests despite producing match-winning performances when he does. I still believe Jadeja should be in the scheme of things."
Jadeja played a key role in India's run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final. He took 16 wickets and scored 120 runs in 11 matches. The left-arm spinner has taken 232 in 202 ODIs at an average of 36.54 and an economy rate of 4.89, including two five-wicket hauls.
India Will Need Three Spinners in the Squad - Kris Srikkanth
Kris Srikkanth said India should include three spinners in the squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He backed Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav as his first-choice picks, while stating the third spot could go to another spinner based on form.
"Totally India will need three spinners in the squad for the World Cup. Two should play in the 11 and one in the reserves. Axar Patel will be one and I'll pick Kuldeep Yadav if he continues to do well. Wrist spinners are always potential match-winners. The third spinner can be decided at a later stage," said Srikkanth (via the aforementioned source).
Kuldeep was part of India's squad for the recent ODI series against England but did not play a match. The left-arm wrist spinner has taken 194 wickets in 111 ODIs at an average of 27.04, with an economy rate of 5.07.
Washington Sundar Is Doubtful for the Squad - Kris Srikkanth
While discussing India's spin options, Kris Srikkanth ruled out Washington Sundar as a backup spinner in the ODI setup. He praised Sundar's performances in Test cricket but said the all-rounder has not done enough with the ball in the 50-over format.
"Washington Sundar is a brilliant Test cricketer. But in ODIs, I am not even sure if he has ever bowled his full 10 overs in a match," Srikkanth said. "So he's doubtful for the squad, especially when there are so many other young spinners."
Washington has taken 30 wickets in 34 ODIs at an average of 30.53. With the bat, he averages 22.86 and has a strike rate of 82.56, but he has yet to secure a regular place in India's ODI side.
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