Toss up Between Jaiswal, Gaikwad: Aakash Chopra on WC2027 Reserves - The Tribune

'Toss up between Jaiswal, Gaikwad': Aakash Chopra on WC2027 reserves

Aakash Chopra discussed India's 2027 World Cup reserve players. He expects a close competition between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Rishabh Pant's white-ball prospects appear diminished after his recent omission. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to score runs and win matches. All-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja must seize opportunities for World Cup selection.

Toss up between Jaiswal, Gaikwad: Aakash Chopra on WC2027 reserves - The Tribune

Aakash was speaking on JioHotstar's 'Follow the Blues' as India prepares for the three-match ODI series against West Indies at home from September 27 onwards, which will mark the return of ODI-exclusive stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in blue jersey. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been selected in place of Shreyas Iyer, who is off to Japan for Asian Games 2026, and Dhruv Jurel has been chosen ahead of Rishabh as a back-up wicketkeeping option after a fine Test tour to Sri Lanka, where he scored a century and a fifty each. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is also in the team.

IND vs WI ODIs: ‘World Cup Is Just One Year Away, Rohit and Kohli Can Win You Matches’, Says Former India Batter

IND vs WI ODIs: With the 2027 World Cup just a year away, India’s ODI return brings Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back into focus. Former India batter Aakash Chopra has outlined the expectations from the veteran duo, while Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and India’s emerging all-rounder options add intrigue to the squad.