IND vs WI 1st ODI: India opt to bowl first
India's cricket team has opted to bowl first in the opening ODI against the West Indies. The match features the return of star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma alongside the debut of Naman Dhir.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant return for key Indian players ahead of upcoming international cricket series.
India skipper Shubhman Gill opted to bowl against the West Indies in the series-opening ODI here on Sunday.
India have handed debut to spin all-rounder Naman Dhir as star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also return to action.
India : Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna.
West Indies : John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wk, c), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, and Jayden Seales.
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