The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has announced the India Squad for the West Indies Tour 2026. Gill will lead the ODI team, while Shreyas Iyer takes charge of the T20I squad.
The home tour features three ODIs and five T20Is across eight venues. Selectors also named the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup clash against Jammu & Kashmir.
Have a look at the full team rosters, the match schedule of the West Indies Series, and many more important details.
India Squad for West Indies Tour 2026 ODI Series
Shubman Gill captains the 15-member ODI team, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retain their spots in the lineup.
Dhruv Jurel also earns selection as Rahul’s backup wicketkeeper. Uncapped players Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, and Naman Dhir have also earned call-ups.
Full ODI Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (VC), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir.
India Squad for West Indies Tour 2026 T20I Series
Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20I side, with Tilak Varma named as vice-captain. Young talents Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav have secured selection.
Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson will manage wicketkeeping duties for the five-match series. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi form the primary spin attack.
Full T20I Squad: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav.
West Indies Tour of India 2026 Schedule
The West Indies Tour of India 2026 begins with the three-match ODI series on September 27, 2026, and concludes on October 3. The five-match T20I series then runs from October 6 to October 17, 2026.
Here is the complete schedule of the IND vs WI ODI and T20I Series:
| Day and Date | Format | Time [IST/GMT] | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 27-Sep-2026 | 1st ODI | 2:00 PM IST / 8:30 AM GMT | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Wed, 30-Sep-2026 | 2nd ODI | 2:00 PM IST / 8:30 AM GMT | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Sat, 03-Oct-2026 | 3rd ODI | 2:00 PM IST / 8:30 AM GMT | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Tue, 06-Oct-2026 | 1st T20I | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Fri, 09-Oct-2026 | 2nd T20I | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| Sun, 11-Oct-2026 | 3rd T20I | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Wed, 14-Oct-2026 | 4th T20I | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Sat, 17-Oct-2026 | 5th T20I | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Rest of India Squad Named for Irani Cup
Rishabh Pant has been appointed captain of the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup. He will lead the team against the Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir, alongside vice-captain Sarfaraz Khan.
The red-ball roster features strong domestic performers and pace options including Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, and Mukesh Choudhary. Akash Deep’s final inclusion remains subject to fitness clearance from medical staff.
Full Rest of India Squad: Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Sanat Sangwan, Shikhar Mohan, Sudip Gharami, Sarfaraz Khan (VC), Smaran Ravichandran, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Akash Deep*, Mukesh Kumar, Mukesh Choudhary, Aryan Juyal (WK), Aryan Pandey, Anukul Roy, Ayush Doseja
Note: Players marked with an asterisk are subject to fitness clearance.
Important Updates for Japan T20I and Asian Games
Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy misses out on the upcoming Japan T20I and Asian Games due to a side strain. Selection committee members named Vipraj Nigam as his replacement in the revised roster.
Nitish Kumar Reddy also leaves the Asian Games squad to join the West Indies ODI series. Shreyas Iyer will captain the updated squad, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the pace bowling attack.
Updated Asian Games & Japan T20I Squad: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (VC), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yash Thakur, Vipraj Nigam.
Key Selection Trends and Player Spotlights for the IND vs WI ODI and T20I Series
The inclusion of uncapped fast bowlers Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar shows a clear focus by the BCCI on adding fresh pace options.
Nabi earned his spot after taking wickets consistently for Jammu & Kashmir, while Brar brings extra height (approx 6ft 5in)and steep bounce to the attack.
At the same time, splitting captaincy between Shubman Gill for ODIs and Shreyas Iyer for T20Is keeps players fresh across a tight schedule. This setup gives Iyer smooth leadership control across both the IND vs WI ODI and T20I Series and the Asian Games.
This dual-captaincy approach also gives Gill time to build his ODI leadership skills while playing alongside senior stars.
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Conclusion
The BCCI selection committee has balanced experience and youth across all formats. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will guide their respective teams through a busy home calendar.
Key additions like Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi offer fresh bowling depth for the hosts. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant gains match practice leading the Rest of India squad in red-ball action.
Fans can look forward to competitive cricket starting September 27 in Trivandrum. The West Indies home series provides a strong testing ground ahead of upcoming international commitments.
