IND vs WI: Test of India's second line players in the first ODI, Lokesh Rahul Corona positive
Shubman Gill is back in the team. Ishaan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad will get a chance to open the innings. In Hardik's absence, Shardul Thakur will be a substitute for the fast bowling all-rounder for India. The recent performance of West Indies has not been good.
Staff Editor 
IND vs WI: India's second-line cricketers will be tested in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, led by Shikhar Dhawan, starting Friday. This series is happening at a time when the discussion about organizing bilateral ODI matches is in full swing. Due to the sudden retirement of Ben Stokes, the discussion about the busy schedule of international cricket, especially the bilateral series, has gained momentum. The England all-rounder has made it clear that it is impossible to play regularly in all three formats.
West Indies came to India in February to play three ODIs and as many T20 matches and the limited overs series is happening again between these two teams. Dhawan, playing only in the ODI format, will lead India for the second time in his career as regular skipper Rohit Sharma has been rested for the series. Apart from them, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli have also been rested.
Shubman Gill returns to the team
Shubman Gill is back in the team. Ishaan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad will get a chance to open the innings. In Hardik's absence, Shardul Thakur will be a substitute for the fast bowling all-rounder for India. The recent performance of West Indies has not been good. He had to face defeat 0-3 in the ODI series against Bangladesh.
Lokesh Rahul Corona Positive
India's star batsman Lokesh Rahul was found positive in the Kovid-19 test, due to which he is doubtful to play in the upcoming five-match T20 series against West Indies at Tarouba from July 29. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly gave this information.
Team
India: Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Ruturaj, Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Jadeja (vc), Shardul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan , Famous Krishna, Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh.
West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Shai Hope (Vice-Captain), Shamar Brooks, Keesey Carty, Jason Holder, Akil Hossain, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Meyers, Gudkesh Moti, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Jaden Seals.
