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India Squad Announcement vs WI Highlights: Rohit, Virat in; Auqib Nabi picked for ODIs, Hardik, Rishabh Out

India are set to begin their 2026-27 home season with a white-ball series against West Indies, with the two teams scheduled to play three ODIs and five T20Is.

Check out the India squad announcement Live updates here on MyKhel. Keep refreshing for latest updates.

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Sep 16, 2026, 8:48 pm IST

India's T20I Squad

Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Sanju Samson [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav.

Sep 16, 2026, 8:48 pm IST

India ODI Squad

Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul [VC], Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir.

Sep 16, 2026, 8:46 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates

ODI: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir

T20I: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav

Sep 16, 2026, 7:25 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates

BCCI is set to announce the team for the West Indies ODI and T20I series shortly.

Sep 16, 2026, 6:20 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates

Suryakumar Yadav's place in India's T20I plans remains an interesting selection question. He was not included in the current Afghanistan T20I squad, which is led by Shreyas Iyer, and was also absent from India's Asian Games squad.

The current group contains several middle-order options, including Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also entered the T20I setup. With the West Indies T20Is beginning on October 6, the selectors will have to decide whether to continue with the existing combination or reopen the door for Suryakumar.

Sep 16, 2026, 5:22 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates

The team will be announced soon. BCCI is expected to name the squads for the Indian team against West Indies. The selectors are set to sit at the HQ in Mumbai today.

Sep 16, 2026, 4:48 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates

India's Asian Games commitments have created several gaps in the ODI squad for the West Indies series. Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah are among the players named in India's Asian Games squad.

The Asian Games cricket tournament runs from September 24 to October 3, overlapping with India's three-match ODI series against West Indies. As a result, selectors have to identify replacements and additional cover across batting, wicketkeeping, spin and pace.

Sep 16, 2026, 4:21 pm IST

India Squad Announcement vs WI Live Updates: Yash Thakur In for T20Is?

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Yash Thakur has emerged as an important replacement option after Harshit Rana was ruled out of both the Afghanistan T20Is and the Asian Games. Thakur was added to both squads by the BCCI and has already made his T20I debut for India during the Zimbabwe tour in July.

He played two matches and claimed four wickets. With the T20I squad expected to retain much of its current structure for the West Indies series, Thakur could remain in contention if the selectors decide to continue with the same pace-bowling group.

Sep 16, 2026, 4:21 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live: Will Ravindra Jadeja return?

Ravindra Jadeja may have an opportunity in the ODI format as there are issues in that department for Team India at the moment. With Axar Patel at Asian Games and Harsh Dubey injured, Jadeja may well get the nod in the ODI format against West Indies.

Sep 16, 2026, 3:33 pm IST

India Team Announcement Live Updates: Litmus Test awaits!

It will be a litmus test for Rishabh Pant, without a doubt. The southpaw has been out of the limited-overs setup for some time now, with his last ODI appearance coming in 2024!

For Rishabh, this series presents a rare and massive opportunity. It will be a crucial period for him if the 28-year-old wants his place back in the white-ball fold.

Sep 16, 2026, 3:13 pm IST

India Squad Announcement vs West Indies Live Updates

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KL Rahul could take over as India's ODI vice-captain for the West Indies series as Shreyas Iyer remains unavailable because of his Asian Games commitment.

Shubman Gill is expected to continue as captain, while Rahul's experience makes him a leading candidate for the deputy's role.

Rahul is also likely to remain India's first-choice ODI wicketkeeper, meaning he could have two significant responsibilities in the series. The selectors will also need to decide on a second wicketkeeper, with Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel among the options.

Sep 16, 2026, 3:04 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Asian Games Team News

Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out of the Asian Games and Delhi Capitals spinner Vipraj Nigam has been included in the India squad for the upcoming continental event. He is expected to join the Indian team after the Afghanistan series.

Sep 16, 2026, 2:54 pm IST

India vs West Indies - What happened when WI visited India for ODI Series Last Time?

A three-match series ended 3-0 in India's favour as the men in blue were overwhelmingly dominant.

Suryakumar Yadav was the top scorer in the series with 104 runs, while Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer also did well. Virat Kohli had a torrid outing with just 26 runs in three matches.

Prasidh Krishna was the highest wicket-taker with 9 wickets to his name.

Sep 16, 2026, 2:47 pm IST

India Squad vs WI Announcement Live Updates

India's upcoming ODI series against West Indies starts on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, while the other two matches are in Guwahati (Sept 30) and New Chandigarh (Oct 3).

The T20I series will be played in Lucknow (Oct 6), Ranchi (Oct 9), Indore (Oct 11), Hyderabad (Oct 14), Bengaluru (Oct 17).

Sep 16, 2026, 2:21 pm IST

India Squad vs West Indies Announcement Live Updates

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The meeting of the BCCI selectors has been delayed, as per reports. It is now set to take place in the evening, around 6 PM IST. Agarkar will be present in it and will complete his selection swansong.

Sep 16, 2026, 2:09 pm IST

India Squad Announcement vs West Indies LIVE

The India T20I squad is likely to be the same as the Asian Games. Although India will play at the Asian Games until October 3 at the latest, they are expected to return and resume their West Indies assignment within a couple of days. Interestingly, Gautam Gambhir will be back in the helm for the T20I team as VVS Laxman is honing coaching duties at Asian Games.

Sep 16, 2026, 1:56 pm IST

India squad vs West Indies Announcement Live

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both look set to be included in the ODI squad against West Indies.

Hardik Pandya may well be available for both formats, but will he be appointed as captain in T20Is? It looks less likely. There is a possibility that Shubman Gill will be handed captaincy in the T20Is as well, given Shreyas Iyer and others will be in Asian Games duties.

Sep 16, 2026, 1:54 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates

It is set to be the final selection for Ajit Agarkar as the head of BCCI men's team selectors. The former India bowler is expected to move on from his current role after this series.

Sep 16, 2026, 1:35 pm IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates

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Mohammed Shami's India career is unlikely to be revived as the selectors are not considering him for any of the two squads. The Bengal veteran continues to impress in domestic cricket but the selectors are inclined to the new generation.

Sep 16, 2026, 1:32 pm IST

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Meeting Begins

It is past 1 PM, and the meeting has officially begun in Mumbai. The selection committee of the BCCI has officially started deliberating and discussing the full squad that will be fielded against the West Indies. We should have some update from the BCCI in the next couple of hours detailing the rubrics of the entire squad.

Sep 16, 2026, 1:30 pm IST

India Squad Announcement vs WI Live Updates

The selectors have convened at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai and the squad will be named soon. Ajit Agarkar is present.

Sep 16, 2026, 1:29 pm IST

India Squad Announcement vs West Indies Live Updates

India will be hoping to showcase their might against West Indies at home. With the ODI World Cup next year, it will be crucial for the veteran duo Rohit Sharm and Virat Kohli.

Sep 16, 2026, 1:12 pm IST

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Pressure On Siraj?

Mohammed Siraj is set to lead India's pace attack in Jasprit Bumrah's absence. Siraj was previously rested during the T20I tours of Ireland and England to manage his workload over a demanding international calendar. Having completed his recovery period, he is well-rested and prepared for 50-over duties.

Sep 16, 2026, 11:10 am IST

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Can Varun Chakravarthy Battle Fitness Worries & Make a Comeback?

Varun Chakravarthy has suffered another fitness setback, with the spinner ruled out of the final two matches of India's T20I series against Afghanistan. Chakravarthy featured in the opening game but experienced discomfort in his left lateral abdominal region while bowling, forcing him to withdraw from the remainder of the series.

His latest injury could also create a selection headache if he is unable to recover in time for the Asian Games. In that scenario, Kuldeep Yadav could come into consideration, but his absence would further reduce India's established wrist-spin options. The selectors may then have to look towards younger alternatives such as Vipraj Nigam or Zeeshan Ansari. Both could find themselves under consideration if India decide to retain a wrist-spinner in the squad, making Chakravarthy's recovery an important factor in shaping the team's bowling combination.

Sep 16, 2026, 10:51 am IST

India Squad Announcement LIVE: Dark Clouds Over Agarkar's Reign

According to reports, Ajit Agarkar's stint as the chairman of the BCCI selection committee is set to conclude later this month, unless the former India all-rounder receives an extension. With no clarity yet on whether his tenure will be renewed, the upcoming squad selection could potentially be the final one conducted under Agarkar's leadership.

Agarkar assumed the role in July 2023 and has overseen a period marked by several significant selection decisions. While some of his calls attracted considerable debate and did not always produce the expected results, a number of them ultimately paid off on the international stage. India's success during his tenure has been particularly notable, with the team securing three ICC titles - the 2024 T20 World Cup, the 2025 Champions Trophy and another T20 World Cup triumph. Those achievements leave Agarkar with a substantial record of success as he approaches the end of his current term.

Sep 16, 2026, 10:48 am IST

India vs West Indies Squad Announcement LIVE

Spin Unit: Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav have endured difficult campaigns in ODI cricket in 2026, with both struggling to make a significant impact during India's limited 50-over assignments. Jadeja has featured in three matches, scoring 43 runs at an average of 14.33 and a strike rate of 66.15. More concerningly, the all-rounder has remained wicketless in 23 overs, conceding runs at an economy rate of 6.13. His scores of 4, 27 and 12 have also highlighted his struggles to provide acceleration from the lower order. Following the New Zealand series, Jadeja was left out of subsequent squads, although injuries to other left-arm options could bring him back into contention.

Kuldeep, meanwhile, has played four ODIs in 2026 and taken three wickets, but at a costly bowling average of 74.67 and an economy rate of 6.40. The figures represent a difficult phase for a spinner usually relied upon to control the middle overs and provide breakthroughs. However, his struggles in ODIs have contrasted with his performances in first-class cricket. During county stints with Yorkshire, Kuldeep showcased his quality by claiming 10 wickets in a match against Essex. With upcoming assignments ahead, both players will be looking to regain consistency and strengthen their cases for selection.

Sep 16, 2026, 10:41 am IST

India Squad Announcement LIVE

Wicketkeeper Choices:The selectors will be in a dilemma to pick between Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice wicketkeeper for the West Indies tour. Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson will be out in Japan for the upcoming Asian Games. Jurel is a young rising star, but Pant is not far away from redemption. Yes, he has not been part of the ODI set-up for two years, but an opportunity could come knocking.

Jurel recently scored a century and a fifty in the Test series in Sri Lanka, and his competition with Pant, who has already established himself as something of a legend in Test cricket, will be fierce.

Sep 16, 2026, 9:54 am IST

India Squad vs West Indies Announcement Live

Veterans Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal are unlikely to return to India's ODI squad for the West Indies series unless circumstances change significantly. Shami has been outside the recent ODI plans, while Chahal has also remained out of favour in the national setup.

Sep 16, 2026, 9:36 am IST

India Squad vs West Indies Live Updates

India's wrist-spin options could face a major reshuffle depending on the Asian Games squad and Varun Chakravarthy's fitness. If Kuldeep Yadav is required as a replacement for Chakravarthy in India's Asian Games squad, he could become unavailable for the West Indies ODIs. That would leave the selectors needing to explore alternative wrist-spin options. Vipraj Nigam and Zeeshan Ansari could come into consideration if the selectors want to retain a wrist-spinner in the ODI squad, although the final combination will depend on player availability.

Sep 16, 2026, 9:30 am IST

India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Ravindra Jadeja back in ODI team?

Ravindra Jadeja could be in line for an ODI recall after missing India's recent 50-over series in England.

The left-arm spin all-rounder's chances could improve because Harsh Dubey suffered an injury during Central Zone's Duleep Trophy semi-final against East Zone. Dubey and Axar Patel were being considered among the left-arm spin options for the ODI setup.

With Axar at the Asian Games and Dubey injured, selectors may turn back to Jadeja for the West Indies series in the 50-over format.

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The series begins on September 27 and runs until October 17, with matches spread across eight venues. The ODI leg will be particularly significant for India as preparations continue towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The three ODIs will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh on September 27, September 30 and October 3 respectively. The five-match T20I series will then move to Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with the matches scheduled for October 6, 9, 11, 14 and 17.

India vs West Indies 2026 Schedule

MatchDateVenue
1st ODISeptember 27Thiruvananthapuram
2nd ODISeptember 30Guwahati
3rd ODIOctober 3New Chandigarh
1st T20IOctober 6Lucknow
2nd T20IOctober 9Ranchi
3rd T20IOctober 11Indore
4th T20IOctober 14Hyderabad
5th T20IOctober 17Bengaluru

The Indian squads are yet to be officially announced as of September 16. The selectors are expected to finalise both teams shortly. Hardik Pandya is unlikely to feature in the ODI series after being picked for India A's ODI assignment against Australia A, subject to fitness.

Predicted India ODI squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajat Patidar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar

Predicted India T20I squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar

For West Indies, Shai Hope, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph are among the players expected to form the core of the squad. The final West Indies selections are also awaited.

The series therefore provides India with an opportunity to test combinations across formats, while West Indies will look to challenge the hosts in conditions traditionally suited to India's white-ball game.

Story first published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:51 [IST]
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