India cricket analysts suggest lineup changes for second ODI vs West Indies

Cricket analysts have proposed changes to India's playing XI ahead of the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati. Following an eight-wicket victory in the series opener, India seeks to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Dinesh Karthik suggested rotating the squad to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He recommended bringing in Mohammed Siraj and potentially Auqib Nabi, suggesting they replace Prasidh Krishna or Gurnoor Brar to assess different bowling options.

Aakash Chopra also advocated for the inclusion of Mohammed Siraj, specifically noting that the presence of dew at the venue makes a specialist bowler more necessary than part-time bowler Naman Dhir. Chopra argued that while Dhir performs well with the bat, his effectiveness as a bowler is limited in wet conditions.