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Team India Shake-Up: Rohit Sidelined, Veteran's Career on the Line After West Indies Series?
- •While questions arose about Rohit Sharma's participation in next year's ODI World Cup in South Africa, another veteran's career is now reportedly in jeopardy.
- •A decision on this player's World Cup future is expected after the ODI series against West Indies, influenced by team combination, available options, and the player's form.
- •Earlier this year, Ravindra Jadeja was out of ODI plans, with Axar Patel and Washington Sundar getting opportunities in his place.
- •Jadeja returned to the team as Axar Patel and Washington Sundar went for the Asian Games, but he failed to take a single wicket in the first ODI.
- •Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule stated that Jadeja's hopes for the World Cup are not over, and his experience along with Axar Patel's utility are being assessed.
Key Questions Answered
Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule stated that Ravindra Jadeja's hopes of playing in the ODI World Cup are not over, highlighting his extensive experience and excellent batting ability. He expressed full confidence that Jadeja will be seriously considered for the 2027 plans as a match-winner who can impact games with both bat and ball.
In the first ODI against the West Indies, the 37-year-old Ravindra Jadeja bowled 10 overs, conceded 54 runs, and did not take any wickets.
At the beginning of the year after the New Zealand series, Jadeja fell out of ODI plans, with other players like Axar Patel and Washington Sundar being utilized while Axar and Washington were on Asian Games duty, and team management weighed available options, form, and team combinations.
