Ashwin Endorses Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Names Prospective India Squad for 2027 ODI World Cup
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his preferred squad for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, endorsing players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. Notably, Ashwin supports including veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, despite his absence from ODIs since January 2022, citing his experience and recent strong IPL performance. Ashwin also categorized several players as uncertain or unlikely for the squad, reflecting a mix of established stars and emerging talent for the tournament co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 32/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Jul, 05:54 pm. Other outlets followed.