India Announces Squad for 1st ODI Against West Indies Ahead of 2027 World Cup
India is set to begin a three-match ODI series against the West Indies starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the start of preparations for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. The squad features captain Shubman Gill, with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning. Selection decisions include potential opening roles for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad filling in for absent players at the Asian Games. The series will test India's squad depth and assess the readiness of key players ahead of a busy ODI schedule.
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indiatvnews broke this story on 25 Sept, 09:05 am. Other outlets followed.