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New Delhi, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced a 14-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. Bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who has had an impressive Champions League T20 campaign, is the only new face in the squad for the first three ODIs.
The major changes in the squad came in the spin department, with R Ashwin rested, and legspinner Amit Mishra returning.
Squad: MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Amit Mishra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, M Vijay, Kuldeep Yadav
This is India’s last home series before the ICC World Cup 2015 and presents an opportunity to get a few things right.
Rohit Sharma is out of the side due to injury, but Ajinkya Rahane who filled in the void quite well in England may continue to open the batting.
Virat Kohli places himself at No 3 despite recent concerns with form. He will use this series to get back into his groove.
Ambati Rayudu holds on to his spot after an impressive outing in England while Suresh Raina will be crucial to India’s plans. Ravindra Jadeja will also play a key role in the team as an all-rounder, so also the fast-bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami.
The first ODI of the five-match series against the West Indies will be held in Kochi on October 8, followed by games in New Delhi on October 11 and Vishakhapatna on October 14.
The last two matches of the series will be played in Dharamshala (October 17) and Kolkata (October 20).
