Guwahati, June 21 -- The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia stressed that India's road to the 2027 ODI World Cup has already begun, with the board prioritising sustained preparation, squad development and strategic planning through a packed ODI schedule.

The 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup is provisionally scheduled to be held from October 4 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

The dates were agreed upon during the ICC board meeting in Ahmedabad in May, with final confirmation expected at the ICC Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh in July.

The BCCI on Sunday also announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, beginning on July 16.

"BCCI is plan...