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'Most of the boxes are ticked' - Sairaj Bahutule on India’s 2027 World Cup preparations

India is actively testing various lineup configurations and role distributions with fewer than twenty one-day internationals remaining before the 2027 global tournament begins. During a media interaction ahead of their second fixture against the West Indies, spin coach Sairaj Bahutule noted that the ongoing matches offer valuable chances to evaluate different bowling tandems across various stages of an innings.

While squad depth is being tested due to injuries and multi-sport event duties, the team management is also refining its pace attack options and maintaining a strong focus on defensive catching and ground fielding under challenging evening conditions. Bahutule emphasized that the ultimate objective is discovering an ideal squad composition tailored specifically for the playing tracks in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

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