India vs West Indies: Rohit, Kohli in ODI Squad; Gill Leads

By Thetripurapost Desk, Mumbai
Sep 17, 2026
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BCCI has announced India's squads for the upcoming home white-ball series against the West Indies, with Shubman Gill named ODI captain and KL Rahul appointed vice-captain.

The selection brings veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back into India's ODI plans, while Ravindra Jadeja also returns to the 50-over setup. Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir and Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi have received their maiden ODI call-ups.

India's three-match ODI series against the West Indies begins on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. The second ODI will be played in Guwahati on September 30, followed by the third match in New Chandigarh on October 3.

Shubman Gill Named India ODI Captain

Gill will continue to lead India's ODI side, with KL Rahul taking over as vice-captain.

The leadership combination comes as Shreyas Iyer is involved with India's Asian Games campaign in Japan. Rahul also provides a wicketkeeping option, while Dhruv Jurel has been selected in the ODI squad.

The final 15-member ODI squad includes several experienced campaigners alongside new faces.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Stay in ODI Squad

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain part of India's ODI plans for the West Indies series.

Their inclusion follows India's previous ODI assignment against England, while the selectors have also brought Jadeja back into the squad.

The ODI team therefore combines established international experience with opportunities for players from India's wider talent pool.

Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi Receive Maiden ODI Call-Ups

Punjab's Naman Dhir and Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Nabi are among the most notable new selections.

Dhir has earned recognition for his performances in domestic cricket and adds all-round ability to the squad. Nabi has previously been involved around India's senior setup and has also represented India A.

Both players now have an opportunity to make their ODI debuts if selected in the playing XI.

Ravindra Jadeja Returns to India's ODI Setup

Ravindra Jadeja is back in the ODI squad after being away from the format.

His return adds another experienced spin-bowling all-rounder to India's options, alongside Kuldeep Yadav and the team's pace resources.

The ODI squad also includes Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar in the bowling group.

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant Miss West Indies ODIs

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant have not been selected for the West Indies ODI series.

Pandya has been included in the India A setup for the three-match ODI series against Australia A in Puducherry, with his participation linked to fitness clearance.

Pant, meanwhile, has been given another leadership responsibility as captain of the Rest of India team for the Irani Cup against Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir.

India vs West Indies ODI Schedule 2026

Match	Date	Venue
1st ODI	September 27	Thiruvananthapuram
2nd ODI	September 30	Guwahati
3rd ODI	October 3	New Chandigarh
1st T20I	October 6	Lucknow
2nd T20I	October 9	Ranchi
3rd T20I	October 11	Indore
4th T20I	October 14	Hyderabad
5th T20I	October 17	Bengaluru

The complete schedule was confirmed by the BCCI, with the ODI leg beginning on September 27 and the five-match T20I series starting October 6.

Shreyas Iyer to Captain India in T20Is

Shreyas Iyer will lead India's T20I team against the West Indies, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain.

The T20I squad includes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the teenage batter who has attracted considerable attention, along with Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been moved from the Asian Games squad into the ODI team for the West Indies series.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included in T20I Squad

The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of India's updated T20I plans.

His inclusion adds a young batting option to a squad containing several established international players. The BCCI has also retained two wicketkeeping options in Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.

Vipraj Nigam Replaces Varun Chakaravarthy

India have also revised their squad for the Japan T20I and Asian Games.

Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out because of a side strain, with Vipraj Nigam named as his replacement. It is Nigam's first senior international call-up.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has simultaneously been withdrawn from the Asian Games squad and added to India's ODI group for the West Indies series.

Updated Japan T20I and Asian Games Squad

Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam.

Rest of India Squad for Irani Cup

Rishabh Pant will captain the Rest of India side against Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup.

The match will be played from October 1 to 5 at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.

Sarfaraz Khan has been named vice-captain. The squad also includes Sanat Sangwan, Shikhar Mohan, Sudip Gharami, Smaran Ravichandran, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Mukesh Choudhary, Aryan Juyal, Aryan Pandey, Anukul Roy and Ayush Doseja.

Akash Deep's selection remains subject to fitness clearance.

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India vs West Indies: Full ODI Squad

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, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir.

India vs West Indies: Full T20I Squad

Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav.

What the New Squads Mean for India's White-Ball Plans

The West Indies series will give India another opportunity to assess its ODI combination ahead of the longer-term build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Gill remains at the centre of the ODI leadership structure, while Rohit and Kohli continue in the 50-over squad. At the same time, selections such as Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi indicate opportunities for players emerging from domestic and India A cricket.

The T20I setup has a different composition, with Iyer leading a group that combines established international players with younger prospects such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

The BCCI's official announcement confirms all three squads and the complete West Indies series schedule.

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