BCCI vice president backs youngsters for 2027 ODI World Cup
Rajeev Shukla backs young Indian players and predicts 2027 ODI World Cup victory.
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said India is providing ample opportunities to young players and expressed confidence in the team's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Shukla backed the Men in Blue to win the tournament to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. His comments come after India's recent performances in international cricket.
Shukla highlighted the BCCI's focus on giving exposure to emerging talent across formats. The vice president stated that the current approach is designed to build a competitive squad for future major tournaments. India's recent results have shown the integration of new players into the setup.
The 2027 ODI World Cup represents India's next major target in the 50-over format. Shukla's comments suggest the board remains optimistic about the team's trajectory. No specific timeline was provided for when the core squad for 2027 would be finalised.
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Shukla's public backing of the 2027 squad suggests the BCCI is comfortable with a longer transition period than some fans expected after recent limited-overs results.