India vs West Indies: The BCCI has announced India’s squads for the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, met in Delhi on September 16 to finalise the teams. The three-match ODI series begins on September 27. The five-match T20I series starts on October 6.
The ODI squad is led by Shubman Gill. The other players are Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.
The T20I squad was announced on the same day. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side. The series starts right after the Asian Games. So some first-team players may be rested for the early matches. The T20I squad includes Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav.
India vs West Indies ODI Series: Hits and Misses of the Indian squad
The Indian ODI squad for the West Indies series has some clear positives and some notable absences. The biggest boost is the return of the experienced trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. Rohit scored 138 against England at Lord’s in his last ODI. Rohit and Kohli now play international cricket only in the 50-over format.
There are also changes in leadership. Shreyas Iyer is unavailable because of the Asian Games. So KL Rahul has been named vice-captain. That role reflects his experience and importance to the middle order. Shubman Gill continues as captain, providing continuity at the top.
Several regular white-ball players are missing because of the Asian Games in Japan. That tournament runs from September 24 to October 3. It overlaps with all three West Indies ODIs. Players like Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Jasprit Bumrah are part of the Asian Games squad. So they are expected to be unavailable for the ODIs. This forced the selectors to look at alternatives. Ruturaj Gaikwad was picked as a top-order batter. J&K fast bowler Auqib Nabi also made the team.
Hardik Pandya’s continued absence is a major concern. He has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 because of a series of injuries. Reports say the selectors have set a clear condition for his return. He will only be included when he can bowl his full quota of 10 overs. His absence creates a big hole as a seam-bowling all-rounder. Nitish Kumar Reddy is being tested in that role as a potential long-term option.
India vs West Indies T20I Series: Hits and Misses of the Indian squad
India have named their T20I squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, and the selection throws up a mix of smart recalls, fresh pace, and a few unresolved questions. The team is led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma as his deputy. The series begins on October 6, right after the Asian Games, so some players may be rested early on.
The biggest positive is the return of Kuldeep Yadav. The left-arm wrist-spinner has 95 wickets in 54 T20Is and was part of India’s 2026 T20 World Cup campaign. He was dropped after that tournament, but an injury to Varun Chakaravarthy opened the door for him again. Kuldeep gives India a proven wicket-taking option in the middle overs.
Shreyas Iyer stays as captain, and Tilak Varma remains vice-captain. The squad retains 12 players from the group currently playing against Afghanistan. That kind of stability helps players understand their roles better. The selectors have also kept faith in 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The team management seems keen to give him exposure at the senior level.
However, there are some notable misses. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested. This is a planned move to manage his workload, especially since he is also part of the Asian Games squad. His absence is always felt, but it makes sense in the long run.
The wicketkeeping spot also remains unsettled. The squad has Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, but it is still not clear who the first-choice gloveman is in T20Is. Rishabh Pant was also left out of both the ODI and T20I squads. He has been named captain of the Rest of India for the Irani Cup. That suggests the selectors want him to get red-ball game time.
India vs West Indies Series: A Look at the Indian Squad
The Indian ODI squad includes Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul [VC], Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.
The Indian T20I squad includes Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Sanju Samson [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav.
FAQs
Q. Who is India’s ODI captain against West Indies?
A. Shubman Gill is India’s ODI captain.
Q. When does the ODI series begin?
A. The three-match ODI series starts on September 27.
Q. Who will captain India in the T20I series?
A. Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I team.
Q. When does the T20I series start?
A. The five-match T20I series starts on October 6.
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