Abhinav Mukund unveils 2027 World Cup picks; Rohit retained, Samson and Jaiswal omitted
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund has disclosed his proposed India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, opting to retain veteran Rohit Sharma while leaving out Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The selections and recent ranking movements were reported on 2026-07-23T06:14:11.0000000Z.
Mukund, who made his name as an opener for India, released his choices for the 2027 tournament in a brief announcement. His list notably keeps Rohit Sharma in the side and excludes the two batsmen Samson and Jaiswal. The report also noted shifts in the ODI batting and bowling rankings that accompany his selections. Those ranking notes referenced Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav.
Among the headline decisions is the inclusion of Rohit Sharma. Mukund described Rohit as a veteran in his picks, confirming the senior batter’s place in the side for the proposed World Cup XI. No additional names from Mukund’s full squad were provided in the report beyond the specific inclusions and exclusions mentioned.
Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal were identified as notable omissions from Mukund’s squad. The former India opener’s choices left both players out of the tournament group he publicised. The announcement did not supply further comment on the reasons for their exclusion.
On the batting rankings front, the report said Shubman Gill is now close to the top ODI batting ranking. It also stated that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the top five batters, signalling recognition for their recent performances as reflected in the standings. Those observations were presented alongside Mukund’s squad selections.
The bowling rankings section of the report cited a slip for Kuldeep Yadav after the recent series. The report linked that decline in the bowler standings to results from the latest series, without providing additional statistical detail. Mukund’s squad announcement and the ranking updates were offered together in the coverage.
Mukund’s choices underline a preference for experienced leadership in Rohit Sharma while excluding Samson and Jaiswal from his World Cup projection. The accompanying notes on batting and bowling rankings highlighted several players’ current positions in ODI standings. The selections and ranking shifts were published on 2026-07-23T06:14:11.0000000Z.
