3 young Indian pacers who could play the 2027 ODI World Cup

With the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, India have already started shaping their squad for the mega event. While the batting department appears well-settled with a strong mix of experienced stars and emerging talents, the pace-bowling unit remains an area where the team management can invest in the future.

With Jasprit Bumrah expected to lead the attack, India will need a few young fast bowlers capable of supporting him in conditions that traditionally favour pace and bounce. The African pitches are known to assist seamers, making it crucial for India to identify and groom promising pacers well in advance.

Here are three young pacers whom India can groom for 2027 ODI World Cup:

Prince Yadav

Prince Yadav has steadily risen through the ranks with consistent performances in domestic cricket. His impressive wicket tally in the domestic circuit, combined with encouraging displays in franchise cricket, has brought him into the national reckoning.

Prince’s biggest strength lies in his variations and game awareness. He possesses the ability to use the pitch effectively and outsmart batters with changes in pace and length. Such skills become invaluable in ODI cricket, where adaptability often separates good bowlers from great ones. With regular exposure at the international level, Prince could emerge as a dependable option for India in the World Cup.