BCCI Announces India ODI Squad for West Indies Series: Maiden Call-ups for Aaqib Nabi and Naman Dhir
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced Team India's 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies. With nine star players unavailable due to overlapping commitments—including Shreyas Iyer, who will captain India at the 2026 Asian Games—the selection committee has introduced exciting new faces. In a major breakthrough, uncapped domestic talents Aaqib Nabi Dar and Naman Dhir have earned their maiden call-ups to the national ODI setup, injecting fresh energy into the squad.
Series Schedule and Venue Details Across India
The West Indies cricket team is set to tour India this month for a packed limited-overs schedule comprising three ODIs followed by five T20Is. The action-packed ODI leg kicks off on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, moves to Guwahati for the second fixture on September 30, and culminates with the third and final match on October 3 at the Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh. Senior batter KL Rahul has been named vice-captain for the series in the absence of Shreyas Iyer.
Balanced Squad Blend of Youth and Experience
The selection committee has opted for a well-rounded bowling attack, naming four fast bowlers—Prasidh Krishna, Gurnur Brar, Mohammed Siraj, and newcomer Aaqib Nabi Dar—alongside premier spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel joins as a reserve, while all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy transitions from the Asian Games T20 setup into the ODI squad.
India's 15-Member ODI Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhruv Jurel (Reserve Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnur Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Aqib Nabi Dar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.
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