3 players who deserve a comeback to India's ODI squad

India have kicked off their road to the 2027 Cricket World Cup with a 2-1 series loss to England, where they let a 1-0 lead slip after winning the first game at Edgbaston. After a complete performance in Birmingham, the team showed vulnerabilities with both bat and ball and looked lacking in multiple areas.

With the team's next ODI assignment coming in September, they have plenty of time to recoup and revamp their squad, with potential returnees in key areas.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in fine form in his run with the ODI side, coming in as the back-up opener for Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma on multiple occasions. In six matches, he has scored 275 runs at an average of 71, having scored two centuries in the span as well. With fellow Mumbai batter Rohit Sharma entering the final swansong of his career, transition plans will have to be made.

Having Jaiswal as the spare batter in the squad allows him to acclimatise himself with the team before he is eventually given the role at the top. With Shubman Gill's injury record and age not being on Rohit's side, Jaiswal could get the required game time to keep himself ready for whether the call comes for the 2027 World Cup.