The possibilities of Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for the 2027 World Cup are still being evaluated, with Sairaj Bahutule, the country’s spin-bowling coach, highlighting the left-hander’s usefulness. On Tuesday, September 29, Bahutule made the announcement in Guwahati as Jadeja gets ready for the competition that would take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. With less than 20 ODIs left until the World Cup campaign starts, the assessment is made at a crucial time.
After missing the home series against Afghanistan and the tour of England, where he went wicketless and gave up 54 runs in his allotted quota, Jadeja made a comeback to the ODI team against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Bahutule noted the battle for spots in India’s spin department, as Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav are available in addition to Axar Patel, who is presently serving at the Asian Games.
At a news conference prior to the game, Bahutule stated, “With Axar present, we will be able to evaluate performances or who can be of utility in the tournaments or series we play in the coming time.”
Ravindra Jadeja’s usefulness for the 2027 World Cup is evaluated by Sairaj Bahutule
Jadeja is a player that can contribute in a variety of ways, according to Bahutule. The spin coach emphasised Jadeja’s worth as a middle-order hitter and his recent progress with the ball. Bahutule’s evaluation is in line with India’s larger plan to consider all-around options before to the World Cup. I’ve always thought of him as a utility player. Both with the bat and the ball, he can make a contribution. Over the past six months, he has undoubtedly become a better bowler, Bahutule continued.
Jadeja’s recent Test cricket performances and his comeback to ODI action especially gave Bahutule hope. Despite the competitive nature of India’s spin options, the spin coach observed that Jadeja’s first match back after a long hiatus showed promise. Jadeja is still a possibility for the World Cup team, according to Bahutule’s remarks.
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He bowled exceptionally well in Sri Lanka during the Test matches, and I believe he is doing even better currently in the ODIs. Although it is only the first game in a long time, he has performed admirably, according to Bahutule.
Bahutule also talked about the spin department as a whole, pointing out that despite recent performances, Kuldeep Yadav is still a game-winner for India. The spin coach stated that in the final ODI series prior to the World Cup, all contending spinners will get a chance to demonstrate their form and fitness.
India has traditionally relied on Kuldeep to win games. He believes he has room for improvement in a few areas. Because he has been a member of this team for years, he will go into the nets, work at it, and in certain areas, he is really confident. Bahutule continued, “He also went for a County stint.”
