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India Squads: Rohit's Future & Pandya's Fitness in Focus
16 Sep
Summary
- Squads for ODI and T20I series against West Indies to be announced September 16.
- Rohit Sharma's ODI future and Hardik Pandya's fitness are key selection concerns.
- ODI series starts September 27, T20I series begins October 6.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is scheduled to reveal India's squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against the West Indies on September 16. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will convene to finalize the teams. The ODI series is set to begin on September 27, with the T20I series commencing on October 6.
The ODI squad announcement holds significance as it may offer insights into India's strategy for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit Sharma's continued desire to play in the tournament despite uncertainty, and Hardik Pandya's fitness levels, are major talking points for the selectors. Mohammed Siraj's potential return to the ODI setup is also being considered.
Several regular white-ball players, including Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah, are expected to be unavailable for the ODIs due to their participation in the Asian Games. This may open doors for players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The T20I squad selection occurs during a period of assessment for India's T20 format following the previous World Cup cycle.
