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Star Players Miss WI Series for Asian Games
27 Jul
Summary
- Asian Games and WI series overlap in late Sept 2026.
- Seven key players to miss ODI series due to Asian Games.
- New talents to get a chance in the ODI squad.
India faces a scheduling dilemma in late September 2026, as the ODI series against the West Indies directly clashes with the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament. Seven prominent players, including Shreyas Iyer (captain for the Asian Games), Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah, have been named in the Asian Games squad.
Consequently, these seven players will be unavailable for the West Indies ODI series, which spans from September 27 to October 3, 2026. The Asian Games cricket event runs from September 24 to October 3, 2026, creating an unavoidable overlap. This provides a golden opportunity for new players to debut or make a mark in the ODI format.
Potential replacements for the batting lineup include Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. For the wicketkeeper position, Dhruv Jurel or Rishabh Pant might step in for Ishan Kishan. The bowling attack could see the return of Mohammed Siraj, with Harsh Dubey possibly joining as a second spinner. Promising fast bowlers like Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar may also get a chance.
