The selectors have announced India’s 15-member ODI squad for the three-match series against West Indies at home. Shubman Gill will lead the team, while KL Rahul has been named the new vice-captain.
The squad has a mix of experienced players and young stars. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be the main names in the batting line-up.
KL Rahul has been given the vice-captain role after Shreyas Iyer held the position during the England tour.
Why has Shreyas Iyer been left out of the ODI team?
The biggest talking point from the squad is Shreyas Iyer’s absence. India’s ODI series against West Indies is taking place around the same time as the 2026 Asian Games. Because of the clash in schedules, Iyer has been left out of the ODI team. He has instead been named captain of India’s Asian Games team and will also lead the side in the one-off T20I against Japan.
This means Iyer will have a different role during this part of the international season.
Why has Nitish Kumar Reddy been included in the ODI squad?
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been moved from the Asian Games squad to the ODI team. He will now be part of India’s three-match ODI series against West Indies. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball gives the team another all-round option.
The change is also linked to the clash between the Asian Games and ODI series.
Who are the two new players in India’s ODI team?
The selectors have handed ODI call-ups to two players who have done well in domestic cricket. Punjab batter Naman Dhir has been included in the team for the first time. Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Akeeb Nabi has also received his maiden ODI call-up.
Both players have made an impression in domestic cricket with their performances with bat and ball.
Has Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to the ODI team?
Yes, Yashasvi Jaiswal has returned to India’s ODI squad. Jaiswal was part of India’s ODI series against Afghanistan but was not selected for the England ODI series. He has now been included as a backup opener. His return gives India another option at the top of the batting order.
What is India’s ODI squad against West Indies?
India ODI Team: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Akeeb Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir.