India Squad vs WI: BCCI likely to select Team India on June 27 for West Indies tour of India

India Squad vs WI: The BCCI is likely to select Team India for the West Indies tour of India on June 27. Some senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, and Siraj are not expected to be part of the full squad. While Rohit Sharma and Kohli are likely to play two Test matches, the pair will most likely not be a part of the ODIs and T20Is. Siraj and Shami will also miss the entire Caribbean tour due to workload management.

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India Squad vs WI: Samson, Umran likely to join ODI squad for India

Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Umran Malik, and Arshdeep Singh are expected to be part of the ODIs, Tests, and T20Is. Samson and Umran are likely to feature in the ODI squad for India. While Jaiswal and Arshdeep are expected to be part of the Test squad.

Indian team will start the Windies tour by playing two Test matches

India will start the Windies tour by playing two Test matches. There is every possibility that Rohit Sharma will be the captain of the Test team. But if the right-handed batsman extends his leave, then designated Test vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara will lead. Talking about the limited-overs team, Hardik Pandya is expected to lead India in ODIs and T20Is. The BCCI is also likely to discuss the Test future with Pandya.

Hardik is the one to take the call on Test return

A senior BCCI official told that it is up to them to decide, “Hardik is definitely an option but it is Hardik who has to take a call on Test return. The selectors want to see him in the white jersey. But is he in a position to play in all three formats, especially considering that he is an important player in ODIs?”

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India Squad WI Tour: So Far

• Despite some rumors of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being rested for the Test series, the pair are all set to feature in India’s first WTC tour of 2023-25.
• Cheteshwar Pujara could be called upon after his poor form in the last 12 months.
• Shami and Siraj are set to be rested for the Test and ODI series respectively. Arshdeep Singh will get a Test call-up.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal is also in the running to be selected in the longest format of the game.
• Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are set to be the wicketkeepers for the ODI and T20I squads.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Harshal Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will get a place in T20.
• Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul will not be able to go on the West Indies tour due to injuries.