West Indies announced white-ball squads for the away India series, starting September 27. India will host the West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, with the visitors recalling CPL 2026’s second-highest run-getter Shimron Hetmyer. While the left-handed batter is not part of the ODI squad to manage workload post-CPL, the seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder has been officially rested for the whole tour. Holder last played an ODI in 2023, although he was picked for the Sri Lanka series in June this year. The visitors, however, have also picked uncapped opener Kamil Pooran for the T20I series.<h3>Check out West Indies’ white-ball squads for India series –</h3>West Indies ODI squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales&nbsp;West Indies T20I squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer<h3>Kamil Pooran receives maiden call-up</h3>Pooran has been handed his maiden T20I call-up, thanks to his impressive showing for St. Lucia Kings, where he smashed 273 runs in eight innings at 159.64. His selection is a ‘deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup’, as also mentioned in the CWI release.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-vs-sri-lanka-t20i-harry-brook-icc-rankings-number-one-1789873381081">Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep</a>&nbsp;Hetmyer, on the other hand, recently featured in the last two ODIs against New Zealand in July, scoring an unbeaten 69 in the winning cause in the fifth and final ODI. In form with the bat, Hetmyer has been given an ‘extended recovery period post CPL’, which is why he is not part of the ODI series.&nbsp;"Playing against the top team in the world presents us with a chance to fine-tune and improve our performances as an ODI team which has seen quality performances across the cycle,” West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said. "The series also creates a valuable platform to assess players who are stepping into important roles for this series with a long-term target of competing in the World Cup in 2027."&nbsp;While the ODI series begins on September 27, the five-match T20Is get underway on October 6. The series will end on October 18, after which India will travel to New Zealand for a full tour, including five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.&nbsp;The West Indies squad will leave home on September 21 before arriving in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23.

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer and hand Kamil Pooran a maiden T20I call-up for the India tour. Check full ODI and T20I squads and schedule here.

West Indies announced white-ball squads for the away India series, starting September 27. India will host the West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, with the visitors recalling CPL 2026’s second-highest run-getter Shimron Hetmyer. While the left-handed batter is not part of the ODI squad to manage workload post-CPL, the seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder has been officially rested for the whole tour. Holder last played an ODI in 2023, although he was picked for the Sri Lanka series in June this year. The visitors, however, have also picked uncapped opener Kamil Pooran for the T20I series. Check out West Indies’ white-ball squads for India series – West Indies ODI squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales West Indies T20I squad - Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer Kamil Pooran receives maiden call-up Pooran has been handed his maiden T20I call-up, thanks to his impressive showing for St. Lucia Kings, where he smashed 273 runs in eight innings at 159.64. His selection is a ‘deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup’, as also mentioned in the CWI release. Also read| Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep Hetmyer, on the other hand, recently featured in the last two ODIs against New Zealand in July, scoring an unbeaten 69 in the winning cause in the fifth and final ODI. In form with the bat, Hetmyer has been given an ‘extended recovery period post CPL’, which is why he is not part of the ODI series. "Playing against the top team in the world presents us with a chance to fine-tune and improve our performances as an ODI team which has seen quality performances across the cycle,” West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said. "The series also creates a valuable platform to assess players who are stepping into important roles for this series with a long-term target of competing in the World Cup in 2027." While the ODI series begins on September 27, the five-match T20Is get underway on October 6. The series will end on October 18, after which India will travel to New Zealand for a full tour, including five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. The West Indies squad will leave home on September 21 before arriving in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23.

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer and hand Kamil Pooran a maiden T20I call-up for the India tour. Check full ODI and T20I squads and schedule here.

West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested

No signs of Hardik Pandya yet, as BCCI’s selection committee named Jammu &amp; Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi in India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies. While Nabi and all-rounder Naman Dhir earned their maiden One-Day call-ups, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah misses out, as he is part of the Asian Games squad. Bumrah, however, is also absent from the T20I squad, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna to lead the pace attack in his absence.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 News 🚨<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> ODI &amp; T20I squads announced for West Indies tour of India 2026, along with updated squad for Japan T20I &amp; Asian Games. More Details ▶️<a href="https://t.co/Lxx3Bz8Q14">https://t.co/Lxx3Bz8Q14</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y9RGlQ09XK">pic.twitter.com/Y9RGlQ09XK</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2100239440493052226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the batting department, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have been picked, with the talismanic pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also included in the ODI squad. Shubman Gill will lead the team, with KL Rahul playing as his deputy. Dhruv Jurel is named as the second keeper-batter, with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy also making his comeback to the 50-over team.&nbsp;Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also found a place in the ODI team, with Ishan Kishan absent due to Asian Games commitments.<h3>India’s ODI squad for the West Indies Series –</h3>Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul [VC], Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir<h3>Mayank Yadav Returns to T20I Squad</h3>Ace pacer Mayank Yadav has been recalled to the 15-man T20I squad for the five-match T20I series against the West Indies. Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav will accompany him in the pace attack.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-3rd-t20i-preview-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-predicted-xi-1789568918894">IND vs AFG 3rd T20I: Focus on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India look to test bench strength</a>&nbsp;India picked several all-rounders for the T20Is, including Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Reddy, with Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav picked as specialist spinners.&nbsp;India’s T20I batting remains consistent, with Shreyas Iyer leading the side, and Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson and Kishan among the top-order players. Tilak Varma also retains his place as the T20I mainstay.<h3>India’s T20I squad for the West Indies Series –</h3>Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Sanju Samson [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav<h3>Series Schedule</h3>While India and the West Indies will play the three One-Dayers in Trivandrum (Sep 27), Guwahati (Sep 30) and New Chandigarh (Oct 3), the two teams will face off in five T20I matches in Lucknow (Oct 6), Ranchi (Oct 9), Indore (Oct 11), Hyderabad (Oct 14) and Bengaluru (Oct 17).

BCCI announces India's ODI & T20I squads for the West Indies series. Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir earn maiden ODI call-ups, while Mayank Yadav returns for T20Is.

No signs of Hardik Pandya yet, as BCCI’s selection committee named Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi in India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies. While Nabi and all-rounder Naman Dhir earned their maiden One-Day call-ups, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah misses out, as he is part of the Asian Games squad. Bumrah, however, is also absent from the T20I squad, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna to lead the pace attack in his absence.

BCCI announces India's ODI &amp; T20I squads for the West Indies series. Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir earn maiden ODI call-ups, while Mayank Yadav returns for T20Is.

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