India vs Windies 2018: Team India's Probable ODI Squad
India vs Windies 2018 (Credits - BCCI)

Are you bored with the red-ball cricket between India and the Windies? Don’t worry; the white-ball cricket is just around the corner with the same teams locking horns for five times in the ODI series. Meanwhile, let’s have a look at team India’s probable ODI squad.

As per the reports, the key players are once again set to get some rest ahead of the Australia tour.

So, expect a fresh Indian side taking on the inexperienced Windies team in the upcoming series. Meanwhile, the comeback of a key player is also on the cards.

Here is team India’s probable ODI squad

Openers – Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan & KL Rahul

Obviously, without any ray of doubt, India will once again go with their reliable openers. Yet again KL Rahul will head into the series, as the third opener and will hand his services only if the team requires him.

Team India's Probable ODI Squad, India vs Windies 2018
Rohit Sharma might lead again. (Credits – AFP)

The team management had made it clear in the Asia Cup 2018, and he needs to be patient. However, there is a slight chance for him to get the game if the management wants to rest Dhawan to avoid workload issue.

Number 3 – Ambati Rayudu

The recent reports suggest the board is eyeing to rest Virat Kohli again for the ODI series. They want to give enough chances for the comeback members in the team to get runs under their belt. With Virat Kohli getting rested, Ambati Rayudu will once again take the number three slot for team India.

Team India's Probable ODI Squad, India vs Windies 2018
Suresh Raina might replace injured-Kedar Jadhav. (Credits – AFP)

Middle-Order – Dinesh Karthik, Manish Pandey & Suresh Raina

Mostly, the selectors will once again rely their trust on Dinesh Karthik in the middle-order slot. The Karnataka youngster, Manish Pandey will also get included in the squad, as an option for the middle-order slot.

The surprise comeback would be of Suresh Raina in the team. With Kedar Jadhav having a fitness issue, Suresh Raina might make a comeback, as he is the like-to-like replacement for the Maharashtra cricketer.

Team India's Probable ODI Squad, India vs Windies 2018
Rishabh Pant might get a call. (Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

All-rounder – Ravindra Jadeja

It has been a great last one month for Saurashtra cricketer, Ravindra Jadeja. The classy all-rounder made a sterling comeback into the game by bagging great numbers. He did all the crucial work to retain his place in the Indian side for Windies series in the absence of Hardik Pandya.

Wicketkeeper – Rishabh Pant

Surprised? Of course, I know, but, to test Rishabh Pant’s caliber, the only person to get the rest is MS Dhoni. India might test Rishabh in Windies series to check his value at middle-order batting as well.

Team India's Probable ODI Squad, India vs Windies 2018
Chahal-Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Spinners – Yuzvendra Chahal & Kuldeep Yadav

Can the selectors risk to name a squad without Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal? The duo will once again be the key players for team India while tackling the Windies’ fire unit.

Fast bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed & S Kaul

Probably, India might continue the rest to Jasprit Bumrah, who needs to work a lot during the Australian tour. During the course, it is the time to nurture Khaleel Ahmed and Deepak Chahar for future. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a certain name in the squad while Sidhdharth Kaul might get the nod again.

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