IND VS WI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for India’s upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies. The series will be played in the Caribbean Islands and in Florida, USA, from August 3 to 13.
Hardik Pandya will captain the side, with Suryakumar Yadav as his vice-captain. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talents, with the likes of Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson all included.
There are also a few new faces in the squad, including Mukesh Kumar, who has been rewarded for his impressive performances in the domestic circuit. Ravi Bishnoi has also been recalled to the side after missing out on the recent T20I series against South Africa.
IND VS WI Full Squad:
- Batsmen: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
The series is a good opportunity for India to test their squad ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year. West Indies are a strong team in the shorter format, and the series will provide India with a tough challenge.
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The first T20I will be played on August 3 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. The final match of the series will be played on August 13 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.
IND VS WI Key Players to Watch:
- Hardik Pandya: The all-rounder is back in form after a long injury layoff. He will be the key player for India in the series, and his performance will be closely watched.
- Suryakumar Yadav: The middle-order batsman is in excellent form, and he will be looking to continue his good run in the series.
- Tilak Varma: The young batsman has impressed everyone with his performances in the IPL, and he will be looking to make a mark in international cricket.
- Umran Malik: The fast bowler is one of the most exciting talents in Indian cricket, and he will be looking to make an impact in the series.
India has a strong squad for the series, and they will be confident of winning. However, West Indies are a dangerous team in the shorter format, and the series will be closely fought.