Rohit-Gill opener, Shami made Bumrah’s partner, Wasim Jaffer selected India’s playing-11 for 2027 ODI World Cup

New Delhi. ODI World Cup 2027 will be played jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Shubman Gill will command the Indian team in this tournament. However, the biggest question is whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will still be a part of the team? There is still time in this ICC tournament, but the discussions are intense about the possible team of Team India and especially Rohit-Virat. Many former cricketers have clearly said that if India has to lift the World Cup trophy in South Africa, then Rohit and Virat will have to be included in the team. Meanwhile, former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has chosen his favorite Indian playing-11 for the tournament. Let us know which players in his opinion should be in the playing-11 of the ODI World Cup.

Expressed confidence in Rohit-Virat
Wasim Jaffer believes that if both Rohit and Virat continue to perform well then they should get a place in the World Cup team. Jaffer has given the responsibility of opening in his team to Rohit and Gill. According to him, Rohit’s experience and Gill’s consistency can prove to be a big strength for India. Jaffer has placed Virat Kohli at number three, who is known for his excellent record in ICC tournaments. At number four, he has chosen Shreyas Iyer, who has established himself among India’s most reliable batsmen in ODI cricket in the last few years.

Chosen the dangerous pair of Bumrah-Shami
KL Rahul has been given place as wicketkeeper batsman. At the same time, Hardik Pandya has been included in the team as a fast bowling all-rounder, due to which balance is maintained in both the batting and bowling departments. In the bowling attack, Jaffer along with Jasprit Bumrah once again gave the responsibility of the new ball to Mohammed Shami. Let us tell you that Shami is walking out of Team India. He was last a part of the ODI format for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Since then he has not got a chance in any format. Bumrah and Shami together had given sixes to the teams with their dangerous bowling in the 2023 ODI World Cup played at home.

Jaffer has chosen Mohammad Siraj as the third fast bowler. The responsibility of spin department has been handed over to Kuldeep Yadav and Akshar Patel. Kuldeep was selected as a spinner, while Akshar was included as an all-rounder. Looking at Jaffer’s team, it is clear that instead of betting completely on youth, he has given preference to those players who have proved themselves in big tournaments. His playing eleven includes players who have been the backbone of India’s ODI team for a long time.

Expectations increased from the leadership of Shubman Gill
2027 ODI World Cup can prove to be the biggest milestone in Shubman Gill’s career. In the last few years, he has made his mark among the best ODI batsmen in the world. As captain, he will have the challenge of making India the 50-over world champion again after a long wait.

Wasim Jaffer’s playing-11 selected for 2027 ODI World Cup
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.