India’s World Cup ambitions are raised as former cricketers discuss squad roles ahead of the West Indies series. Irfan Pathan says the series is a good opportunity to test India’s bench strength and consider players for larger responsibilities.
The discussion also includes comments from Gautam Gambhir, who highlights the importance of keeping the World Cup in view while experiments are considered. Across the coverage, the common thread is that the West Indies series is treated as a platform for evaluating India’s depth, with Pathan emphasizing rotation and opportunity, while Gambhir’s remarks stress focus on long-term objectives.
Together, the reports frame the current selection debate around balancing short-term team trials with the need to build toward the World Cup, though they differ mainly in how prominently each former player’s perspective is featured.
