The schedule for the mega event was unveiled in Cape Town on Thursday, with exactly a year left before the competition begins in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Legendary white-ball all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes India possess the squad strength and potential to lift the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, provided the team management avoids excessive shuffling and settles on a core pool of 16 to 20 players at least a year before the marquee event. India, the two-time champions, will open their Group A campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7, before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 10 in Johannesburg.
Legendary white-ball all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes India possess the squad strength and potential to lift the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, provided the team management avoids excessive shuffling and settles on a core pool of 16 to 20 players at least a year before the marquee event.
“India-Pakistan definitely brings more attention from the fans, but I think the Indian team is far superior right now. It’s a World Cup game. Pakistan will also have support in South Africa, but I think we have a quality team, with bowlers capable of generating pace and bounce and handling pressure well. I think it’s time to bring home the third title.
Because i feel that you need to prepare the squad a year before going to the World Cup, because you need experience in every position, “In my opinion, there should not be a lot of shuffling. “Just go with the flow and make sure that your 16 to 20 guys are ready to play. Looking at this squad, I definitely believe they have the potential to win the World Cup,” Yuvraj, the hero of India’s 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, told JioStar. Suresh Raina, the former India batter who was also a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team on home soil, pointed out that India’s current playing style and quality put them well ahead of rivals Pakistan. “1983, 2011 and hopefully 2027. The team will have the wishes and prayers of 1.4 billion people in India and I think they will win that Pakistan game comfortably,” added Raina.
Before the World Cup, the team should be in South Africa a month early to prepare.
