Questions surrounding India’s World Cup 2027 Squad have already started gaining attention, particularly over the futures of Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson and the growing hype around young Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has also shared his preferred 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup 2027. His selection includes a mix of experienced players and young talent, with both Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Suryavanshi finding a place.
Rohit Sharma’s World Cup future remains a talking point
Rohit Sharma has been included in Uthappa’s World Cup 2027 Squad because of his experience and record in major tournaments.
However, his place in India’s eventual World Cup team could depend heavily on his performances in the period leading up to the tournament. If he continues to score consistently and maintains his form, his experience could remain valuable to the team.
Sanju Samson gets another backing
Sanju Samson is another major name included in Uthappa’s selection.
His aggressive batting and ability to change the course of a match have made him an important option. Uthappa’s selection suggests that Samson could still be in contention when India finalises its World Cup 2027 Squad.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes the cut
One of the most eye-catching selections is Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
The young batter has attracted considerable attention because of his aggressive approach and ability to produce match-changing innings. Uthappa has backed the youngster by including him in his proposed World Cup 2027 Squad.
Shubman Gill named captain
Uthappa has selected Shubman Gill as captain. Gill is viewed as an important part of India’s future and has been given a central role in the batting lineup.
Virat Kohli has also been included, with his experience and ability to perform under pressure making him one of the senior members of the squad.
Uthappa’s 15-member India squad
Robin Uthappa’s proposed World Cup 2027 Squad consists of:
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- KL Rahul
- Sanju Samson
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
Experience and youth combined
The squad brings together experienced campaigners such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah with younger options such as Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
KL Rahul and Sanju Samson provide wicketkeeping options, while Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Jadeja add all-round depth.
The bowling unit features a combination of pace and spin, with Bumrah, Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar supported by Kuldeep Yadav and the all-round options.
Uthappa’s selection is only his preferred combination at this stage, while India’s final World Cup 2027 Squad will ultimately depend on player performances, form and the selectors’ decisions closer to the tournament.