Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has raised a big question over India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He is surprised that the Indian team management has almost completely moved away from experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami despite his big impact in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Srikkanth was disappointed with the way Shami was discarded by the Indian selectors and team management. Shami has not played for India since the 2025 Champions Trophy, but Srikkanth believes that there is still enough time for the bowler to return to the team and fight for a place in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup squad.
Mohammed Shami was one of the most impactful players during the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. His numbers were outstanding as the senior fast bowler finished the tournament as the highest wicket-taker, taking 24 wickets in just seven matches.
Mohammed Shami took those wickets at an average of only 10.70 and had an economy rate of 5.26 and played a key role in the team’s final journey. However, things have changed since then mostly because of several injuries, and now he is a 35-year-old, putting him behind the race.
Kris Srikkanth furious over Mohammed Shami’s India snub
He was not given the chance since the Men in Blue’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy triumph, and that has surprised Kris Srikkanth the most. The former Indian chief selector feels a bowler with Mohammed Shami’s experience and record should still be considered for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.
However, the 1983 World Cup winner stressed that the young fast bowlers like Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, and Mohsin Khan should not be ruled out at this stage. There is still around 15 months before the 2027 ODI World Cup, so these bowlers have enough time to make an impression.
Kris Srikkanth said on Star Sports, “Prince Yadav is also a good bowler, along with Gurnoor Brar and Mohsin Khan. These three should not be written off. They could make the World Cup squad, as 15 months is still a long way off. But Shami was an outstanding bowler. I am surprised the management has turned him into a nobody.”
India can’t win without Jasprit Bumrah: Kris Srikkanth makes massive 2027 ICC ODI World Cup claim
When it comes to India’s World Cup chances, Srikkanth said that the Men in Blue can’t win the trophy without Jasprit Bumrah, so his workload must be handled carefully. Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets 2027 World Cup backing as Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's pace attack.
Bumrah was excellent during the 2023 ODI World Cup. He played 11 matches and picked up 20 wickets at an average of below 19 and an economy rate of 4.06. His ability to take wickets with the new ball and control the game across the phases make him extremely valuable for India.
He added, “Workload management of Bumrah is going to be very important heading into the World Cup. He is India's uncut diamond. Bumrah being there is India's only chance of winning the World Cup."
"Without him, India has no chance, looking at the rest of the bowlers. Apart from Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj can contribute a lot on South African wickets.”
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