Ravindra Jadeja breaks silence on ODI Squad omission, eyes World Cup 2027

Ravindra Jadeja opens up about being left out of India’s ODI squad for the Australia tour, expressing his ambition to play in the 2027 World Cup and understanding the selectors’ decision.

Ravindra Jadeja (Image | BCCI on X)

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has finally addressed his exclusion from the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia. Despite being a pivotal player for India over the past decade, Jadeja’s omission surprised fans and cricket pundits alike. Speaking after India’s ongoing second Test against the West Indies, he shared his thoughts on the decision, reflecting both his professionalism and dedication to the team. Jadeja emphasized that while he was disappointed, he respects the selectors’ and team management’s judgment, underscoring that the ultimate decisions rest with the captain, coach, and selection panel.

Ravindra Jadeja opens up on ODI squad omission and World Cup ambitions

Jadeja made it clear that his dream of representing India at the 2027 ODI World Cup remains strong. With 204 ODIs under his belt, 2806 runs, and 231 wickets, Jadeja has been a reliable asset in India’s middle order and spin department.

Addressing his absence from the Australia squad, he remained diplomatic. “It’s not in my hands. I want to play, but at the end of the day, the captain, coach, selectors, and management have their reasons. They spoke to me directly, so it wasn’t a surprise,” Jadeja explained. His comments indicate his understanding of team dynamics and his willingness to contribute whenever called upon.

"“It is not in my hands. I want to play, but at the end of the day, it's all about the thinking of the captain, coach, selector and the management. They must have a reason behind not keeping me in the team for the Australia ODIs. They spoke to me, it is not like that I was given a surprise. I didn't find out about it at the time of the squad announcement,” said Jadeja while speaking to the reporters after stumps.

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The spin-bowling all-rounder also stressed the importance of maintaining focus and fitness for future opportunities. Analysts believe Jadeja’s experience and versatility make him an asset in key matches, particularly in World Cups and home conditions. While India adapts to the Australian challenges without him in the ODI squad, fans are hopeful that Jadeja will return stronger and continue to play a defining role in the team’s long-term plans.

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