Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Rohit, Kohli Lead Expectations as India Names ODI Squad
India has chosen a team for three one-day cricket matches against the West Indies.
The matches begin on September 27.
KL Rahul will be the new vice-captain because Shreyas Iyer will play in the Asian Games.
Aakash Chopra said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to score many runs.
He believes their runs could help India win matches and trophies.
Ravindra Jadeja is returning to the one-day team.
Several players are competing for places in India’s future World Cup team.
Rishabh Pant remains important for Test cricket, but he was not selected for this ODI squad.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a 15-member squad for three ODIs against the West Indies starting September 27.
KL Rahul replaces Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain, while Iyer is set to participate in the Asian Games.
Aakash Chopra said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must keep scoring runs to help India win matches and trophies.
Ravindra Jadeja returns, joining Axar Patel and Washington Sundar in competition for all-rounder spots ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The squad gives Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Auqib Nabi opportunities to strengthen India’s reserve options.
- Who
- The India men’s cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, will face the West Indies.
- What
- India announced a 15-member squad for a three-match ODI series.
- When
- The series starts on September 27; the squad is being assessed with the 2027 World Cup in mind.
- Where
- The articles identify the opponents as the West Indies but do not specify the match venues.
- Why
- The series begins India’s home season and provides preparation and selection opportunities ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
Arguments for current selection choices
Selection questions and competition
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Arguments for current selection choices
Aakash Chopra said that if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli get going, they can score runs, win matches and potentially win trophies.
Selection questions and competition
The article says the main expectation from both senior players is to keep scoring runs, without presenting a criticism of their selection.
Rishabh Pant’s white-ball role
Arguments for current selection choices
Pant remains a very important member of India’s Test side and was appointed captain of the Rest of India.
Selection questions and competition
Chopra said the selectors appear to have made up their minds about Pant in white-ball cricket after leaving him out of the ODI squad without him playing.
All-rounder selection
Arguments for current selection choices
Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar provide competition and multiple options for the World Cup squad.
Selection questions and competition
Chopra noted that not all three are expected to travel to South Africa for the World Cup, meaning each must make the most of future opportunities.
- Squad size
- 15 players
- Format
- One-day internationals
- Opposition
- West Indies
- Series start
- September 27
- Vice-captain
- KL Rahul
- Returning player
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Selection focus
- Preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027