Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya in focus as selectors pick India’s ODI, T20I squads for West Indies
Selectors will decide whether Rishabh Pant returns and Hardik Pandya is fit to bowl 10 overs in the West Indies ODIs, with 2027 World Cup planning in view.
- On Wednesday, national selectors will gather in New Delhi to finalize ODI and T20I squads for the West Indies series, with Rishabh Pant's potential return and Hardik Pandya's fitness as focal points.
- Asian Games commitments have forced selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar to navigate complex roster constraints, with key players Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah remaining unavailable during the series.
- Assessing Hardik Pandya's readiness to bowl 10 overs and field for 50 overs is a priority, while Rishabh Pant may join the 15-man squad with Ishan Kishan currently in Japan.
- KL Rahul is expected to deputize for skipper Shubman Gill in Shreyas Iyer's absence, while veterans Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal remain unlikely to feature without external pressure.
- Agarkar will consult board "decision makers" during the meeting regarding his tenure through the 2027 ODI World Cup, signaling focus on long-term coaching strategy and continuity.
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Times of IndiaRishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya in focus as selectors pick India’s ODI, T20I squads for West Indies
National selectors will discuss Rishabh Pant's white ball return and Hardik Pandya's potential inclusion. The squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against West Indies are being finalized. Pandya's readiness to bowl and field extensively will be a key consideration for the selectors. Pant might get a look-in for the ODI squad with Ishan Kishan unavailable.
Team India's selection for the ODI series against West Indies is expected to take place on September 16. The BCCI meeting will be held for this Shree, with the selection of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya being the biggest issue. The selection of Rohit could bolster his 2027 ODI World Cup dreams, while Hardik's fitness will also be a major challenge for selectors. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar will take an important step.
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