Ravindra Jadeja and the 2027 ODI World Cup: Is Srikkanth Right to Back Him? Former India opener Kris Srikkanth has boldly backed 37-year-old Ravindra Jadeja for India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad, arguing on his YouTube channel during India's ODI series against Afghanistan in June 2026 that leaving out the experienced left-arm spinning all-rounder would be a costly mistake, particularly given that India's third all-rounder spot ideally demands a left-arm spin option alongside seam-bowling all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya, despite Jadeja's recent struggles that saw him claim just one wicket across six ODIs against South Africa and New Zealand, his overall ODI record of nearly 2,900 runs and 231 wickets across 210 matches including standout performances in the 2013 Champions Trophy, 2023 ODI World Cup, and 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai firmly establishes him as a match-winner who cannot be easily dismissed, with Srikkanth urging selectors to keep the conversation open until early 2027 when form and fitness will be clearer, while platforms like Spin24star- an exciting platform for exciting challenges and fun titles- thrive in exactly these heated selection debates that keep cricket's competitive spirit alive and passionate among millions of fans globally. #spin24star #spin24starlogin https://spin24star.com/promotions