India Squad for West Indies Tour Announced with Shocking Changes
The BCCI Selection Committee has made a shocking announcement of the squad for the India vs West Indies tour, with a few key changes. Cheteshwar Pujara, who was part of the WTC Final, has been axed, and Ajinkya Rahane, who recently made a comeback, will act as Rohit Sharma’s deputy.
Mohammad Shami Rested, Mukesh Kumar Gets the Call-up
The selectors have also decided to rest Mohammad Shami, and have called up Mukesh Kumar instead. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also been added to the squad, but Umesh Yadav has been left out.
Sarfaraz Khan Ignored
Sarfaraz Khan has once again been ignored in favour of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with the selectors sticking to their guns.
Rohit Fit and Available for Selection
Rohit Sharma is fit and available for selection, and will have a good break, with no workload management concerns. He will be leading the team in the West Indies series, according to a senior BCCI official.
Conclusion
The India squad for the West Indies tour has been announced, with a few surprising changes, including the axing of Cheteshwar Pujara and the rest of Mohammad Shami, and the addition of Mukesh Kumar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sarfaraz Khan has once again been ignored, and Rohit Sharma is fit and available for selection.