Rohit Sharma picked for West Indies ODIs - (Source: AFP)On Wednesday, September 16, the BCCI released India squad for upcoming ODIs against West Indies. Much to everyone’s relief, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were named in the 15-member squad. There is a constant threat surrounding the two veterans' place in the squad for the ODI World Cup 2027.There has been a lot of debate surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s place in the team, and the veterans have silenced the critics after every series. However, there has been a pattern that before every series, reports emerge that it could be the last for Ro-Ko. The BCCI has shrugged off such rumours, but the threat remains. From now on, every series is a battleground for the players, where they are auditioning for their place in the World Cup squad. Therefore, this article will shed light on India Players Who Could Have A Last Shot At World Cup 2027 In West Indies ODIs.1. Rohit SharmaThe sword continues to hang over Rohit Sharma’s head despite his brilliant knock against England at Lord’s. The 39-year-old has been struggling not to let his age come into the conversation when it comes to players who should be picked for the ODI World Cup 2027.It has been a year since reports emerged that the selectors want to go ahead with Yashasvi Jaiswal to South Africa instead of the hitman. However, the right-handed batter performed well Down Under and retained his place in the team.It was followed by an average performance against New Zealand and Afghanistan, which reignited the debate. All levels were crossed during the England series, where all media houses reported that the Hitman would retire after Lord’s ODIs.Fortunately for the 39-year-old, he slammed 138 (110), becoming the first Indian star to score an ODI century at Lord’s. However, one bad series again and the selectors and board would also feel helpless. Therefore, West Indies is a very crucial series for Rohit, because he cannot afford to fail. If he does, then the management will face a lot of pressure to fix things before the World Cup.2. Ravindra JadejaSince Gautam Gambhir took over in 2024, it has been clear that Ravindra Jadeja is not actively in his plans for ODIs. The star all-rounder has played just 13 ODIs since the 2023 ODI World Cup concluded, which is half the games Jadeja played in 2023 itself.Also Read: India Players Who BCCI Can’t Ignore For 2027 World Cup In South AfricaOn the other hand, Axar Patel has played 17 ODIs, while Washington Sundar has played 15 despite injury issues. Therefore, Jadeja has to fight for his place in the team.In the last one year, Ravindra Jadeja was not part of the Australia ODIs, the Afghanistan series and also the recently concluded England ODIs. Hence, his return to the ODI setup could be his last chance in ODIs if he fails to impress.3. Mohammed SirajMohammed Siraj is also facing the heat and could be well in line to be shown the door. Siraj, who was once irreplaceable in the team, now faces a challenge from the likes of Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Gurnoor Brar.Siraj has played just 9 ODIs since the 2023 World Cup and has 8 wickets to his name. Similar to Jadeja, the right-arm seamer is closer to becoming a one-format player, which is Test cricket. The West Indies series could be the final nail in the coffin for the right-arm seamer’s ODI career.It is worth noting that team India had left Mohammed Siraj out of the team as well for the 2025 Champions Trophy in UAE.Also Read: Naman Dhir's List-A Record Before India vs West Indies ODIs 2026
