The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s 15-member squad for the 3-match home ODI series against West Indies, with Aqib Nabi Dar and Naman Dheer receiving their first selections in the format.
KL Rahul has been named vice-captain for the series. Shreyas Iyer is unavailable because he will be leading India at the 2026 Asian Games.
ODI series schedule
West Indies will tour India this month for 3 ODIs and 5 T20 matches. The ODI fixtures are scheduled as follows:
- The first ODI will be played on 27 September in Thiruvananthapuram.
- The second ODI will take place on 30 September in Guwahati.
- The third and final ODI is scheduled for 3 October at the Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh.
India’s selection comes with 9 star players unavailable for the series. The changes have opened places for first-time ODI selections as well as players who are part of India’s wider limited-overs setup.
India’s bowling options
The squad features 4 fast bowlers: Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj and Aqib Nabi Dar. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are the 2 selected spin options.
Dhruv Jurel has been included as the reserve wicketkeeper. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is part of India’s T20 team for the Asian Games, has also been selected for the ODI series against West Indies.
Full India squad
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (wicketkeeper and vice-captain)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Dhruv Jurel (reserve wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Mohammed Siraj
- Aqib Nabi Dar
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Naman Dheer
The selection places Shubman Gill at the head of the ODI squad, with Rahul taking the deputy role and Jurel available as the reserve wicketkeeping option. The inclusion of Aqib Nabi Dar and Naman Dheer gives both players their first opportunity in India’s ODI team.
Conclusion
India will begin its 3-match home ODI series against West Indies on 27 September, with new ODI selections for Aqib Nabi Dar and Naman Dheer and KL Rahul serving as vice-captain in Shreyas Iyer’s absence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who has been selected for India’s West Indies ODI series?
India has named a 15-member squad led by Shubman Gill, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
Q. Which players received their first ODI selection?
Aqib Nabi Dar and Naman Dheer have been selected in the ODI team for the first time.
Q. When does the India-West Indies ODI series begin?
The first ODI is scheduled for 27 September in Thiruvananthapuram.
Q. Where will the second ODI be played?
The second match is scheduled for 30 September in Guwahati.
Q. Where is the final ODI scheduled?
The third ODI will be played on 3 October at the Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh.
Q. Why is KL Rahul the vice-captain?
Shreyas Iyer is unavailable for the series because he will lead India at the 2026 Asian Games.
Q. Who are India’s selected fast bowlers?
The fast-bowling group comprises Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj and Aqib Nabi Dar.
Q. Who are the 2 spinners in the squad?
Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are the selected spinners.
Q. Who is the reserve wicketkeeper?
Dhruv Jurel has been chosen as the reserve wicketkeeper.
