Goa, Oct. 31 -- Ravindra Jadeja's future in India's One Day International (ODI) setup has come under scrutiny after the veteran all-rounder was left out of the squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand. With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, former India cricketers Cheteshwar Pujara and Abhishek Nayar have offered contrasting assessments of the 37-year-old's prospects.

Jadeja's exclusion has raised questions about his place in India's plans for the global tournament, particularly with Axar Patel emerging as the team's preferred left-arm finger spinner and all-rounder. The upcoming New Zealand series, beginning November 4, will provide India an opportunity to assess its combinations as preparations for the World Cup g...