India have announced their squads for the upcoming eight-match white-ball home series against the West Indies, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is. Shubman Gill will captain the ODI side, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the 50-over team. KL Rahul has been named vice-captain, while several younger players have also received opportunities in the ODI squad. For the T20Is, Shreyas Iyer will lead a 15-member team that includes teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The series begins with the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27 and runs until October 17.India Squads Face West IndiesThe India West Indies white-ball series will feature separate squads for the ODI and T20I formats. The ODI team includes experienced names such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli alongside younger players, while the T20I side continues with Shreyas Iyer as captain. The selection also gives first ODI call-ups to Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi.Shubman Gill is the ODI captain.Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the ODI squad.KL Rahul has been named ODI vice-captain.Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I team.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in the T20I squad.ODI Squad Brings ExperienceIndia’s ODI squad features Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal among the batting options. Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy add all-round and bowling options, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are part of the pace attack.Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi have received their first ODI call-ups. The squad also includes Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar and other players who have been involved in India's recent white-ball setup. The selections come with India continuing its preparation for the longer-term ODI calendar.Also Read: China Women’s Cricket Team Exits Asian Games After Rain WashoutT20I Team Gets Fresh OptionsThe T20I squad is led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube are among the batting and wicketkeeping options. The bowling group includes Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav.The inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is one of the notable selections. He has already been part of India's recent T20I setup and will now be available for the five-match series against the West Indies.Key HighlightsIndia will play three ODIs and five T20Is against West Indies.The first ODI is scheduled for September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in the ODI squad.Shubman Gill will captain India in the ODIs.Shreyas Iyer will lead the five-match T20I series.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in India's T20I squad.Eight-Match Series Starts September 27The West Indies tour of India begins with three ODIs on September 27, September 30 and October 3. The five T20Is will then be played from October 6 to October 17 across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.The squad announcement brings experienced ODI players back into India's setup while giving younger players opportunities in both formats. Nitish Kumar Reddy has also been moved from the Asian Games squad into the ODI team for the West Indies series.ConclusionIndia's squads for the West Indies white-ball series combine established international players with several younger options. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature in the ODI series under Shubman Gill's captaincy, while Shreyas Iyer leads the T20I side. The eight matches will provide India with another important stretch of home white-ball cricket.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.
