Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli back in action: Shubman Gill-led India to assemble in Thiruvananthapuram for West Indies ODIs

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:India's ODI squad under Shubman Gill will gather in Thiruvananthapuram by Thursday ahead of the West Indies series. • >Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to action, alongside Ravindra Jadeja, making his ODI comeback after a lengthy absence. • >Nitish Kumar Reddy was pulled from Asian Games duty to build bowling workload, with Gambhir hinting he could play alongside Hardik Pandya.IND vs WI ODIs 2026: India squad arrival details, full schedule, and key player updates India's ODI unit is reportedly set to come together in Thiruvananthapuram by Thursday, September 24, as preparations ramp up for the three-match series against West Indies under Shubman Gill's leadership.

>According to The Times of India,a chunk of the squad will land in the city on Wednesday night ahead of the series opener, while the remainder trickle in a day later to complete the group.

>This series marks a notable comeback for two of India's biggest names, with both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma slotting back into the fold. Ravindra Jadeja, too, makes his way back into the 50-over setup, having been left out since the ODI series against New Zealand earlier in the year.

>Their return comes at a time when several of India's regular white-ball names, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel, are all tied up with Asian Games commitments in Japan. That absence has opened the door for the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Auqib Nabi, and even a veteran like Jadeja to get a look-in.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy pulled from Asiad to build workloadWith Hardik Pandya sidelined through injuries, the selection panel took the call to withdraw Nitish Kumar Reddy from the Asian Games squad as they wanted the young all-rounder to get proper game time and gradually ramp up his bowling load.

>There's plenty riding on this series for KL Rahul as well, who'll be looking to reaffirm his standing as India's go-to wicketkeeper-batter in the ODI format. The team management has, at various points, experimented with handing Ishan Kishan the gloves and giving him extended opportunities behind the stumps.

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>But Rahul's steady returns in this format, paired with the kind of big-match experience that'll matter in South African conditions, keep him firmly in the picture as the preferred option. He's currently putting in the hours at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, fine-tuning his preparation ahead of the series.

>With so many first-choice names away in Japan, this West Indies series has quietly turned into a proving ground of sorts. It is a chance for fringe players to stake a claim, for senior stars to shake off the rust, and for the team management to figure out its bowling combinations well before the business end of the season arrives in South Africa.

India vs. West Indies ODIs scheduleDateMatchTime (IST)VenueSep., 271st ODI2:00 p.m.Greenfield International Stadium, ThiruvananthapuramSep., 302nd ODI2:00 p.m.Barsapara Cricket Stadium, GuwahatiOct., 33rd ODI2:00 p.m.Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New ChandigarhIndia vs. West Indies squadsIndia squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (VC, WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.

>West Indies squad: Shai Hope (C, WK), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo (WK), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.

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