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Aakash Chopra Says Bhuvneshwar Needs Year-Long ODI Build-Up
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has warned that selecting Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the 2027 World Cup on the strength of his T20 form would be a mistake. Bhuvneshwar took 28 wickets for…
The Story in Brief
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has warned that selecting Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the 2027 World Cup on the strength of his T20 form would be a mistake. Bhuvneshwar took 28 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, prompting calls for his India return.
Chopra, speaking on his YouTube channel, said Bhuvneshwar’s limited first-class cricket has restricted his workload. A World Cup involves repeated 10-over spells and 50-over fielding, he said, and the fast bowler would need at least a year of ODI cricket to prepare. India’s pace options also face concerns over Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and Mohammed Shami’s fitness.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narratives are that one strong IPL season guarantees a World Cup place, or that an experienced bowler should be picked automatically. Neither is enough for 50-over cricket. Bhuvneshwar’s 28 IPL wickets show current value, but not whether his body can handle repeated ODI workloads. India should use the next series to test that directly, with his overs, fitness and economy recorded across a full year.
Source: timesnownews.com
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