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Jadeja Still in India's ODI World Cup Plans, Says Bahutule
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News18•29-09-2026, 19:45
Jadeja Still in India's ODI World Cup Plans, Says Bahutule
- •Ravindra Jadeja's ODI World Cup hopes are alive, with his batting utility being assessed alongside Axar Patel for the 2027 showpiece.
- •Spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed Jadeja's continued relevance, highlighting his all-round skills and experience.
- •India will use upcoming series to evaluate spin options, with Axar Patel currently on Asian Games duty.
- •Bahutule praised Kuldeep Yadav's match-winning performance in the first ODI, calling him a valuable asset.
- •The team is experimenting with combinations and giving opportunities to new players to fine-tune strategies for the 2027 World Cup.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, Ravindra Jadeja's hopes for the 2027 ODI World Cup are still active, as spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule stated that his utility and batting skills are being evaluated alongside Axar Patel.
Kuldeep Yadav delivered a match-winning performance by taking 4 wickets for 40 runs, dismissing key players like West Indies captain Shai Hope, centurion Justin Greaves, and Jewel Andrew to restrict the hosts to 295/7.
India is using the current series to experiment and find the ideal combination for South African conditions, testing different bowlers in various phases with less than 20 ODIs remaining before the 2027 World Cup.
