2027 WC: Jadeja under the ODI glare — at the centre of No. 5 all-rounder debate

Ravindra Jadeja is under scrutiny to maintain his position as India’s premier ODI spin-bowling all-rounder. Axar Patel is reportedly the preferred choice for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Jadeja is on trial to prove his relevance in the team’s future ODI plans. The team management is building a pool of backups for all positions.