Former CSK batter picks India's playing XI for IND vs WI 2026 1st ODI; leaves out two in-form batters
The predicted India XI includes Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj as selectors weigh injury returns and bowling form, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.
- On Sunday, India hosts West Indies for the first of three ODIs at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with the Shubman Gill-led squad aiming for a strong series start.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return for the series, their only active international format, while Hardik Pandya remains sidelined by injury and Jasprit Bumrah is currently in Japan.
- India's predicted lineup includes Nitish Kumar Reddy returning from injury and Mohammed Siraj back in contention, with Ruturaj Gaikwad expected at number four and KL Rahul handling wicketkeeping duties.
- Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav provide spin options as the team looks to Reddy to fill the all-rounder vacancy left by Pandya's continued absence.
- Squad depth remains critical as several regulars are away on Asian Games duty, leaving Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar to fill gaps during the three-match series.
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India's predicted playing XI vs West Indies in 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return; will Auqib Nabi make debut?
India will play three ODIs against West Indies, starting with the first game in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27. India will miss several first-team players as they are on Asian Games 2026 duty in Aichi-Nagoya.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Playing 11: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to IND vs WI in Thiruvananthapuram
India (IND) vs West Indies (WI) 1st ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List: The Indian Express gives all the playing 11 details in the first ODI between India taking on West Indies on Sunday
India Likely Playing XI for 1st ODI 2026 vs West Indies: Check Predicted 11 | 🏏 LatestLY
Explore India's confirmed 15-member squad and predicted playing XI for the 1st ODI against West Indies on September 27, 2026, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. 🏏 India Likely Playing XI for 1st ODI 2026 vs West Indies: Check Predicted 11.
Subramaniam Badrinath has announced his playing 11 for the first ODI between India and West Indies. He left out in-form players like Naman Dheer and Dhruv Jurel. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have been named openers. Virat Kohli is at number 3. This match, to be played on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, is the first of a three-match ODI series.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI: The first ODI between India and West Indies will be played on September 27. Find out which playing XI Team India might field in this match.
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