India's ODI squad for the three-match home series against the West Indies was announced by the BCCI on Wednesday, September 16, with notable changes from the previous selection. Shubman Gill will captain the side, while KL Rahul has been named vice-captain and wicketkeeper, with Dhruv Jurel being the backup man behind the wickets.
A significant number of alterations exist due to the clash between the series and the Asian Games, for which India will be sending a full-strength side. India's last ODI
assignment came against England in July, where they lost 2-1. We reflect on the significant changes to the Men in Blue's 50-overs set-up ahead of the 2026-27 home season.
Here are three major changes to India's ODI squad:
1. What brings Yashasvi Jaiswal back to the ODI squad?
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been recalled to the ODI squad after being left out of the England series. His most recent ODI appearance came on June 17, 2026, against Afghanistan, meaning he had been out of the fifty-over setup for close to three months before this selection.
The recall indicates that the selectors have chosen to reintegrate Jaiswal into the ODI structure ahead of the West Indies series. His return adds a highly skilled option at the top alongside a unit that includes the likes of Rohit Sharma, skipper Gill and Virat Kohli.
2. Why is Jasprit Bumrah not in the ODIs?
Jasprit Bumrah has been left out of the ODI squad because he has been assigned to the Asian Games T20I contingent. The BCCI confirmed that his commitments with the Asian Games squad are the reason for his absence from the West Indies home series.
With Bumrah unavailable, the pace attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar, all of whom have been included in the announced squad. The management would be hoping to keep their ace pacer fit for the upcoming series in New Zealand, where India's recent results have not been in their favour. Bumrah is also absent from the T20I squad against the Caribbeans.
3. Who are the two first-timers in the ODI squad?
Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir and Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Nabi have been named as part of the ODI squad for the West Indies. Dhir is a highly rated batting all-rounder regarded for his power game and his ability to score quickly. He has also been a key performer for the Mumbai Indians for the past couple of seasons, despite tumultuous campaign for the five-time champions.
Nabi, on the other hand, has been highly rated in the domestic game for his performances with the ball, having taken 104 wickets in the last two seasons of the Ranji Trophy, which has led to calls for his inclusion into the Indian setup becoming prominent. Both these inclusions point to India wanting to use this series to give a chance to potential future stars and use this as a platform to evolve the team further.
