BCCI reportedly reluctant to include Ravindra Jadeja in India’s 2027 World Cup squad
Ravindra Jadeja faces uncertainty over selection for India’s squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India reportedly not keen on picking him, according to a Times of India report published on August 30, 2026. The report says the management is citing younger backup options and squad-depth concerns as reasons for hesitancy.
The 2027 tournament is scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, and India’s management has prioritized building a squad able to adapt to unfamiliar conditions. The article states that Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir face the dual task of naming a best XI and identifying dependable alternatives. India have a limited number of ODI fixtures remaining before the World Cup, increasing the pressure to evaluate potential options in the coming months.
Jadeja’s career ODI numbers cited in the report underline his experience: in 210 ODIs he has scored 2905 runs at an average of 32.27 and taken 232 wickets in the format. His World Cup record, the piece notes, covers 21 matches across three editions with 254 runs and 27 wickets, including a best World Cup batting score of 77 and best bowling figures of 5/33.
The report frames the concern around India’s all-rounder pool and middle order depth, arguing the management does not currently view India as having a ready replacement for every role. Hardik Pandya is identified as likely to be central to World Cup plans, but his fitness remains a significant issue for selectors to consider. Nitish Kumar Reddy, once seen as a potential Pandya backup, is described as having struggled with injury problems early in his career and is regarded by management as a development project.
Because of these uncertainties, the Times of India report suggests several domestic players could be trialed in forthcoming matches to build depth for overseas conditions and seam-bowling options. The article links that selection drive to India’s broader need to prepare for the demands of the 2027 venues. It also presents Jadeja’s situation as part of a wider search for dependable bench strength ahead of the tournament.
The report records that Jadeja last appeared for India in an ODI against New Zealand on January 18, 2026, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, and reminds readers he has played in three ICC Men’s ODI World Cups (2015, 2019 and 2025) for India.
The Times of India piece concludes that the current assessment does not rule out Jadeja or Pandya for the 2027 World Cup but stresses established players will need to remain fit and productive to retain their places in India’s XI.