India vs West Indies Squad Selection: Rohit Sharma to Lead
The BCCI Selection Committee is convening today to decide on the squad for the forthcoming India vs West Indies series. It was previously rumored that Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, could be rested from the Test series and replaced by someone else. However, a senior BCCI official has since refuted this speculation.
Unavailability of Key Players
Unfortunately, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah are all unavailable for the series due to injuries. As such, Cheteshwar Pujara is set to retain his spot.
Sarfaraz Khan to be Considered
The selectors are likely to consider the inclusion of Sarfaraz Khan in the squad for the two Tests. The batsman has been performing exceptionally well in the Ranji Trophy, yet he has not been able to secure a place in the team.
Rohit Sharma to Lead
Good news for the team is that Rohit Sharma is fit and available for selection. As such, he will lead the team in the West Indies series. There is no need for workload management concern either, as Rohit will have a good break.
Conclusion
The BCCI Selection Committee is meeting today to pick the squad for the India vs West Indies series. Rohit Sharma is fit and available for selection and will lead the team, while Cheteshwar Pujara is set to retain his spot. The selectors are likely to consider the inclusion of Sarfaraz Khan in the squad for the two Tests.