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ODI latest news: One Day International cricket returns to the spotlight as India begin a three-match ODI series against the West Indies on September 27, 2026. The opening match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with the series forming part of India’s preparations for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
The series has attracted significant attention because Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to India’s ODI setup, while Shubman Gill continues as captain. Several other players are also looking to establish their places ahead of the next World Cup cycle.
ODI News Today: India vs West Indies
The first ODI between India and West Indies is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, with the match starting at 2:00 PM IST. The second ODI will take place in Guwahati on September 30, while the third match is scheduled for October 3 in New Chandigarh.
India vs West Indies ODI Schedule
- 1st ODI: September 27 – Thiruvananthapuram
- 2nd ODI: September 30 – Guwahati
- 3rd ODI: October 3 – New Chandigarh
- Start time: 2:00 PM IST for all three matches
- Format: One Day International
- India captain: Shubman Gill
- West Indies captain: Shai Hope
The three-match ODI series will be followed by five T20 Internationals, making it an eight-match white-ball contest between the two teams.
India ODI Squad 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced a 15-member squad for the West Indies ODI series.
India ODI squad:
- Shubman Gill — Captain
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul — Vice-Captain/Wicketkeeper
- Dhruv Jurel
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Mohammed Siraj
- Auqib Nabi
- Naman Dhir
Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi have received their maiden ODI call-ups, while Ravindra Jadeja returns to the ODI squad.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Return
One of the biggest stories surrounding the current ODI news is the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Both experienced batters are included in the squad for the West Indies series after missing India’s previous ODI assignment. Their return gives India additional experience as the team begins its preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Shubman Gill will lead the side, creating interest around India’s batting order and the combination the team will use in the opening match.
Yashasvi Jaiswal ODI Selection
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also returned to India’s ODI squad.
However, his position in the playing XI is not guaranteed. India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak indicated that Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remain ahead in the competition for the opening positions.
Jaiswal has made a strong start to his ODI career. He has scored 285 runs in six ODIs at an average of 71.25, including his maiden ODI century against South Africa and an unbeaten 110 against Afghanistan.
The West Indies series could therefore provide another opportunity for India to assess its batting options.
West Indies ODI Squad
West Indies will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope.
Their squad includes players such as John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and Jayden Seales.
John Campbell returns after recovering from a hamstring injury, while Shimron Hetmyer has been rested for the ODI series.
ODI World Cup 2027 Preparation
The India-West Indies ODI series comes at an important stage of the international cricket calendar. India are using the matches to develop combinations ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The series gives the team several opportunities to assess experienced players alongside younger options. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is particularly significant in this context, while players such as Jaiswal, Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi can compete for opportunities.
India vs West Indies ODI Live Streaming
In India, the ODI series is scheduled to be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available through JioHotstar.
Fans can also follow official score updates, playing XIs, ball-by-ball coverage and post-match statistics through established cricket platforms.
ODI Latest Update
The latest ODI news centers on India’s return to 50-over cricket against West Indies. The first match takes place in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, followed by games in Guwahati and New Chandigarh.
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the squad, Shubman Gill leading the team and several younger players competing for places, the series provides an important opportunity to assess India’s ODI combination ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The confirmed playing XI will be known closer to the toss, so fans should follow official team announcements for the latest lineup information.
