Goa, Aug. 6 -- With the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup still more than a year away, discussions over India's likely squad have already gathered momentum. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his preferred 15-member squad for the tournament, making a few bold selections that have sparked debate among cricket fans and experts alike.

The tournament will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October-November 2027. While India's top-order appears relatively settled, questions remain over the middle order, wicketkeeping options and the pace attack.

Former India batter and commentator Aakash Chopra reviewed Shastri's squad on his YouTube channel, calling it a "hatke" team while giving it an 8 out of 10 rating.

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