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India vs WI: Rohit, Kohli return for ODI series opener
27 Sep
Summary
- India and West Indies begin their three-match ODI series on Sunday.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in India's ODI squad.
- The match takes place at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
India and West Indies are set to clash in the first of three One Day Internationals on Sunday, September 27, 2026. This series serves as a crucial stepping stone for both teams in their preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The Indian squad sees the return of prominent players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The opening match will take place at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with the game scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m. IST. India enters the series following a recent ODI victory against England, while the West Indies aims to rebound from a series loss to New Zealand.
Notable inclusions in India's squad include Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad, with potential ODI debuts for Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi. Conversely, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah are unavailable due to Asian Games commitments. The West Indies team welcomes back John Campbell and Jewel Andrew, while Shimron Hetmyer has been rested for this ODI series.
