The 16‑man Indian contingent, announced on Thursday, will assemble in Thiruvananthapuram on September 24, ready to take on the West Indies in a three‑match ODI series.
Kohli and Sharma will re‑enter the fold, while Ravindra Jadeja returns after missing the New Zealand series, adding grit to the bowling attack. Their comeback is a turning point for the side.
Hardik Pandya’s omission opened the door for Nitish Kumar Reddy, who will now get his first taste of international action; head coach Gautam Gambhir said Reddy will sharpen his skills against the Caribbean spin attack.
KL Rahul stays on the wicket‑keeping charts while training at the Bengaluru CoE, a move that keeps him in contention for the first‑choice spot against South African conditions.
West Indies, already in the region, are gearing up for the opener, with captain Shai Hope hoping to use the series as a launchpad for a deep run in the world rankings.