Jadeja, Jaiswal dropped! India’s big ODI calls ahead of 2027 World Cup
Ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, India's cricket selectors have enacted significant squad changes. Notable absentees from the first trio of matches include Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel. Axar Patel is brought in to replace Jadeja, and both Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are welcomed back into the mix.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has harshly criticized the BCCI selection committee for omitting Yashasvi Jaiswal from the ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series. Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, deemed the decision "unfair and unfortunate," arguing that Jaiswal deserved a chance in the final two ODIs, particularly given Shubman Gill's absence from those matches.
The young batter had not played international cricket for nearly four months, despite consistently scoring runs across formats prior to his layoff. Ashwin emphasized that missing out on international cricket could impact Jaiswal's confidence and development. He suggested that the selectors should have spoken directly to Jaiswal about the decision, giving him the opportunity to decide whether he was ready.
Ashwin acknowledged the importance of preparing for Test cricket but questioned why that should come at the expense of ODI opportunities. He reiterated that Jaiswal is a "precious talent" and urged the selectors and team management to take responsibility for supporting the young player and helping him regain his rhythm.
Written by urgent.news from Times of India's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
