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Pujara names ODI World XI, omits Shreyas Iyer, Harry Brook

Cheteshwar Pujara has unveiled his personal selection for an ODI World XI, sparking conversation by excluding notable stars like Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer. The lineup features Rohit Sharma as captain, joined by Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Shai Hope, KL Rahul, Marco Jansen, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Matt Henry, and Jayden Seales.

This squad draws talent from five different nations but notably omits any players from Pakistan or young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The timing of this announcement precedes a five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand, highlighting ongoing discussions regarding the composition of the Indian middle order.

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