India have announced their squads for the upcoming India vs West Indies white-ball series. The big news is the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI side. Both had been away for about two months. Rohit answered the doubts with a brilliant 137 in the series decider at Lord’s. That knock helped him keep his place at the top of the order alongside captain Shubman Gill and Kohli.
The ODI squad has a few new faces. All-rounder Naman Dhir and fast bowler Auqib Nabi have both received their first call-ups. Nitish Kumar Reddy was pulled out of the Asian Games squad to make room for him in the ODI series. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also returns to the 50-over setup.
There are some notable absentees. Rishabh Pant could not find a place in the white-ball squads. He will instead lead the Rest of India team in the Irani Cup. Hardik Pandya was also not selected. The all-rounder is set to return to competitive cricket after more than four months. He is scheduled to play for India A against Australia A in Puducherry in October.
The ODI squad is led by Shubman Gill. The other players are 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, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.
The T20I squad is captained by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma as his deputy. Kuldeep Yadav makes a return to the T20I side. He last played for India in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the Asian Games and the one-off T20I against Japan due to a side strain. Vipraj Nigam has been named as his replacement. Mayank Yadav also returns to the T20I squad. The squad also includes uncapped Prince Yadav.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Returns to India ODI Squad as Fans Back His 2027 World Cup Push
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the India vs West Indies home series. The news has created a lot of excitement among fans. Many had been waiting for months to see him back in the 50-over team.
The selection makes sense because Shreyas Iyer is away at the Asian Games. That left a gap in the middle order. The selectors turned to Gaikwad to fill it. Fans have long argued that his calm batting style and ability to control the middle overs make him a good fit for ODI cricket. With the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, his return also fits India’s planning.
One fan said this finally feels like a star-studded series. They felt Indian fans had been deprived of watching Gaikwad. Another supporter was happy to see both Gaikwad and Mohammed Siraj back in the ODI squad. They pointed out that Gaikwad had done well at number four when Iyer was absent. They also said Siraj deserves to be part of the World Cup plans.
Some fans described it as the start of a redemption arc. One wrote that Gaikwad’s comeback begins now. Another noted that while his IPL form for CSK has been mixed, the ODI format suits him perfectly. They urged him to grab the opportunity and seal a place in the 2027 World Cup squad.
One fan also looked forward to seeing Gaikwad bat with Virat Kohli again. They recalled their previous partnership and said it felt like two Kohli’s batting together.
India Squad vs West Indies: Rishabh Pant Dropped From India ODI Squad as 2027 World Cup Future Comes Under Fresh Debate
Rishabh Pant has been left out of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming India vs West Indies series. The BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the three-match series, which begins on September 27. This sparked a fresh debate among fans about his future in the 50-over format and his chances of playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Pant has been named captain of the Rest of India team for the Irani Cup. That match will be played against Jammu and Kashmir, the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy champions. But his exclusion from the ODI squad has still become a major talking point.
One fan asked why Pant was not picked and what wrong he had done. Another said Pant has now been permanently sacked from India’s white-ball teams. A third argued that Pant should have been selected over Dhruv Jurel, especially with Ishan Kishan unavailable. They pointed out that Pant was part of the main team before his accident and scored good knocks in tough English and South African conditions.
One said there seem to be conspiracy theories against Pant. They mentioned that he was stripped of the Test vice-captaincy and never picked for India A white-ball games. Another fan said two wicketkeeper-batters could not play in the same XI until Pant was there. After dropping him, suddenly two can play. That fan blamed ego for Pant being benched for two years.
Pant last played an ODI on August 7, 2024, against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He scored six runs from nine balls in that match, which India lost. Since then, he has not played a 50-over game for India. His absence from the West Indies squad means his wait for another ODI appearance will continue.
FAQs
Q. Who returned to India’s ODI squad?
A. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned.
Q. Who received their first ODI call-ups?
A. Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi received first call-ups.
Q. Who was left out of the white-ball squads?
A. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya were not selected.
Q. Who captains India’s T20I team?
A. Shreyas Iyer is the T20I captain.
Q. Who will captain the rest of India in the Irani Cup?
A. Rishabh Pant will captain the rest of India.
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