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India and West Indies squads announced for home series

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The Indian national selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has finalized squads for an upcoming eight-match white-ball series against the West Indies. The series consists of three ODIs starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by matches in Guwahati and Mullanpur, and five T20Is from October 6 to October 17. Shubman Gill will captain the ODI squad with KL Rahul as vice-captain, while Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20I squad with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The ODI lineup includes the return of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who will not participate in the T20I series. Ahead of the opening match, ODI captain Shubman Gill experienced an injury scare during a practice session in Thiruvananthapuram. While batting in the nets, Gill was struck on his right elbow by a rising delivery from Mohammed Siraj. The incident required approximately 20 minutes of medical attention involving an ice pack and plaster. Although Gill did not finish the ~~session,~~ session and appeared to be in significant discomfort, he was later seen in good ~~spirits.~~ spirits with teammates. As the team prepares for the series opener, weather forecasts for Greenfield International Stadium suggest a high chance of rain and thundershowers. The squad is also managing fitness concerns regarding Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana, who remain sidelined. Bowling coach Morne Morkel has reiterated that preparation for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup must begin immediately. Morkel urged the bowling unit to proactively seek pressure through skill and fielding, noting that management is establishing foundational building blocks for the 50-over format. Morkel also highlighted the importance of managing young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been included in the ODI series to gain game time following a return from a quadriceps injury.

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