Yashasvi Jaiswal to return to India's ODI setup [Source: AFP]As India prepares for the prestigious World Cup 2027, explosive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to return to India’s ODI setup. This comes amid India’s unusual international schedule in the coming weeks.In an unprecedented situation, India is set to play the Asian Games 2026 and the ODI series against West Indies simultaneously in the last week of September. The first ODI against the West Indies is scheduled for September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, while India's Asian Games campaign begins just a day later. Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to be included in West Indies seriesDue to this unusual clash, the selectors are likely to operate different teams. And it's an opportunity to test players who have been on the fringes of the ODI setup, and Jaiswal is one of the names expected to come into focus. Jaiswal had played a total of 6 ODIs for India, scoring 285 runs, including two centuries. However, his place in the team is not fixed, as captain Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have been regular openers for a while now.But for the West Indies ODI series, Jaiswal could get a break. According to Cricbuzz, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was left out of India's recent ODI tour of the UK, could get a call-up as the selectors are in favour of testing him for the World Cup 2027.However, a selection won’t guarantee him a spot in the playing XI because Gill and Rohit also need significant game time to prepare for the World Cup 2027.Also Read - "How To Waste A Generational Talent..." Yashasvi Jaiswal's ODI Snub Leaves Fans AngryCan Jaiswal be competition for Rohit Sharma?Interestingly, Jaiswal’s selection reports are not a surprise. Since the England tour, Rohit Sharma’s future in the ODI format has been discussed excessively. Apparently, he was told to retire after the Lord’s ODI, but he instead smashed a century to shut down the debate. Still, he refuses to commit to the World Cup 2027, which means his spot is not guaranteed.Hence, in a scenario where Rohit Sharma does opt out of the World Cup 2027 race, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the ideal candidate to replace him. He can be the aggressor like Rohit, with Gill by his side as an anchor.Hence, the West Indies series is a perfect opportunity for Jaiswal to prove his worth and strengthen his case for the World Cup 2027.Jaiswal’s 50-over format numbersInterestingly, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ODI career has been limited to just 6 games, where he maintained an average of 71.25. He has hit 34 fours and 7 sixes along with a 97.60 strike rate.In List A cricket, Jaiswal has scored 1860 runs at an average of 53.14 and a strike rate of 87.07, with 7 centuries. So it’s clear that the 24-year-old is not a rookie in the 50-over format.If given a chance, he can thrive in Indian colours. But for now, Yashasvi Jaiswal has to wait for his chance, not because he lacks merit, but because the competition within the team is way too intense.Also Read - India's Asian Games Schedule Suddenly Changed
