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Yuvraj Singh bats for Abhishek Sharma’s case for 2027 ODI World Cup 2027

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has publicly called for Abhishek Sharma to be given a place in India's ODI setup ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:51 PM
Yuvraj Singh bats for Abhishek Sharma’s case for 2027 ODI World Cup 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Yuvraj Singh has called for Abhishek Sharma's inclusion in India's ODI setup before the 2027 World Cup.
  • Yuvraj also advocated for Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to receive opportunities in 50-over cricket.
  • Abhishek Sharma became the fastest batsman to reach 2,000 T20I runs by balls faced, taking 1,024 deliveries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has publicly advocated for Abhishek Sharma to be included in India's ODI setup ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Yuvraj emphasized that Sharma's consistent white-ball performances warrant an opportunity in the 50-over format despite intense squad competition.

Yuvraj also endorsed Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for ODI opportunities leading up to the 2027 tournament. Sharma recently became the fastest batsman to reach 2,000 T20I runs by balls faced, achieving the milestone in 1,024 deliveries during India's series against the West Indies.

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