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Agarkar's Final Meeting? India Squad for West Indies Named
16 Sep
Summary
- Selection committee meets Wednesday for India's West Indies white-ball squads.
- Pandya's fitness and Rohit's potential future beyond ODI format are key concerns.
- Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are contenders for wicket-keeping roles.
The men's senior selection committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, September 17, 2026, to finalize the Indian squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against the West Indies, commencing later this month. This meeting is reportedly Ajit Agarkar's final as chief selector, with his tenure set to conclude on October 4, 2026. Discussions are expected to focus on several critical player decisions.
Central to the selection will be the fitness of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has been recovering from an injury sustained during IPL 2026. His availability is crucial, especially given the lack of available seam-bowling all-rounders. Rohit Sharma's future in the ODI format is also a significant talking point, with reports suggesting a move towards a new leadership direction under Shubman Gill.
The wicket-keeping position presents another selection dilemma. Rishabh Pant, after an inconsistent IPL 2026, might get a look-in with Ishan Kishan unavailable. KL Rahul is the likely first-choice ODI keeper and deputy to captain Shubman Gill. If Pant does not return to the ODI squad, Dhruv Jurel is being considered, with Pant potentially leading Rest of India in the Irani Cup.
Other notable players expected in the squad include Ruturaj Gaikwad at number four, with Yashasvi Jaiswal as a reserve opener and Rajat Patidar as a reserve middle-order batter. Gaikwad is also slated to captain India A in a series following the West Indies ODIs.
