Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has advocated for veteran speedster Bhuvneshwar Kumar's inclusion in India's squad for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, set to take place across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Bhuvneshwar last played for India in late 2022. Having turned 36, the selectors previously sidelined him due to recurrent injuries and age factors. If selected for the 2027 tournament, the swing specialist would be 37 and the most experienced pacer in the squad.