Ravindra Jadeja's absence from India's squad for the ongoing series against Afghanistan has sparked debate about his future in one-day cricket.

## What happened?

The 37-year-old all-rounder was dropped from the ODI squad after some poor outings in the format earlier this year, failing to pick up a single wicket in ODIs this year.

Kris Srikkanth, former India opener, has given his verdict on Ravindra Jadeja's future, asking for his inclusion in the team for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2027.

## Why it matters for Ravindra Jadeja

Srikkanth believes in the quality and experience of Ravindra Jadeja, and thinks he should be India's all-round option for the marquee event, along with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya.

Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the greatest all-format players for the Indian team for the majority of the last two decades.

## What comes next?

Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel 'Cheeky Cheeka', "Jadeja cannot be written off yet as he's a brilliant cricketer, but Jadeja also must start performing."

Ravindra Jadeja's performance will be crucial in the upcoming months, as India prepares for the ODI World Cup 2027.

The veteran all-rounder has a lot to prove, and his inclusion in the team will depend on his form and performance.

Team India will look to seal the ODI series at Lucknow on June 17 against Afghanistan, and Ravindra Jadeja's future in one-day cricket hangs in the balance.

Srikkanth also backed Rohit Sharma to keep playing the format till ODI World Cup 2027, and he sees no problem in it, as long as he keeps scoring runs.

As of June 13, India is leading the series 1-0 after a win at Dharamsala in a rain-affected game.

Ravindra Jadeja's experience and quality will be valuable assets for the Indian team in the upcoming World Cup.

The next few months will be a trial-and-error period for the Indian team, as they prepare for the ODI World Cup 2027.

By January or March next year, the team should fix a list of 20 players for the 2027 World Cup, and Ravindra Jadeja's name could be on that list.

The Indian team will be eager to perform well in the upcoming World Cup, and Ravindra Jadeja's inclusion could be a key factor in their success.