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Has Yashasvi Jaiswal been dropped from the 2027 ODI World Cup? Know selectors' plan
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News18•17-10-2026, 05:01
Has Yashasvi Jaiswal been dropped from the 2027 ODI World Cup? Know selectors' plan
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal's exclusion from both ODI squads for the upcoming New Zealand series has raised questions among fans.
- •Jaiswal boasts an impressive ODI record with 71.25 average and two centuries in just 6 matches, alongside strong T20 numbers.
- •The presence of established openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill along with Virat Kohli makes it difficult for him to break into the playing XI.
- •Instead of wasting his time on the bench, selectors strategically included him in the India A red-ball team to prepare for overseas Test matches.
- •Team management views him as the strongest contender to open the innings after Rohit Sharma with the future World Cup in mind.
Key Questions Answered
Yashasvi Jaiswal was omitted from the ODI series against New Zealand due to intense competition and the presence of established openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill alongside Virat Kohli at number three. Rather than sitting on the bench, selectors strategically included him in the India 'A' red-ball team to prepare for the upcoming Test series overseas.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has played 6 ODI matches, scoring runs at an impressive average of 71.25 with two excellent centuries to his name.
Despite missing current ODI squads, the team management views Yashasvi Jaiswal as the strongest contender to open the innings after Rohit Sharma with the next year's ODI World Cup in mind.
