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Could Ajit Agarkar’s farewell come as music to Rohit Sharma’s ears?<\/p>\n
India squad for West Indies ODIs, LIVE Updates: The BCCI\u2019s selection committee, headed by chairman Ajit Agarkar, is set to meet today in Delhi to announce India\u2019s 15-member squad for the ODI series against the West Indies, starting September 27. Interestingly, with Rohit Sharma\u2019s future uncertain, this could be Agarkar\u2019s final decision, as the former India all-rounder is believed to be wrapping up his tenure. The BCCI and Agarkar have reportedly not yet reached an agreement on an extension. If this is indeed it for Agarkar, Rohit could get a fresh lease of life, receiving a major boost to his hopes of participating in the 2027 World Cup….Read More<\/p>\n
Certain other topics, such as Hardik Pandya\u2019s injury, his replacement, wicketkeeping choices and the fast-bowling department, are expected to be discussed. With one set of players taking part in the Asian Games in Japan, India will not have the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh to fall back on. Who takes their places promises to make for an interesting verdict. <\/p>\n
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Sep 16, 2026, 14:15:41 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Meeting delayed!<\/p>\n
Woah! Well, as it turns out, the selection meeting has yet to start. In fact, it has been deferred until evening and is now likely to start around 6 or 6:30 PM. Additionally, the ODI squad isn\u2019t the only announcement coming later today. The squad for the West Indies T20Is, as well as the Irani Cup squad, will also be revealed. The squads could come out by 7:30-8 PM.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 17:30:59 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: All eyes on ODI squad!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: India\u2019s upcoming tour of the West Indies will feature three ODIs and five T20Is, with the white-ball squads set to be announced soon. While the T20I side is likely to closely resemble the squad picked for the Asian Games, the ODI selection presents a different challenge for Ajit Agarkar and the selection committee, with several players in contention for the 50-over squad.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 17:05:02 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Hardik all set for a comeback!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Hardik Pandya is set to make his ODI comeback against the West Indies, with the squad for the upcoming series expected to be announced on Wednesday evening. Pandya\u2019s scheduled return to competitive cricket is September 20, while he has already been picked for India A\u2019s three-match One Day series against Australia A in Puducherry from October 6.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 16:45:30 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: ODI recall for Jadeja?<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Ravindra Jadeja could be in line for an ODI recall after missing India\u2019s series in England, with Harsh Dubey\u2019s injury opening up a spot in the squad. With the 2027 ODI World Cup now on the horizon, the upcoming series could be an important opportunity for Jadeja to make a case for his place in India\u2019s plans for the tournament.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 16:26:33 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Siraj might make a comeback!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Mohammed Siraj was not part of India\u2019s ODI squad for the England series but is expected to return for the upcoming assignments. He could join Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna and Prince Yadav, who were all part of the previous ODI series. Jasprit Bumrah, meanwhile, is set to miss the series due to his Asian Games commitment.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 16:04:58 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Vipraj replaces Varun!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Vipraj Nigam has been added to India\u2019s Asian Games squad as a replacement for Varun Chakravarthy, who has been ruled out of the continental event with a side strain. The Asian Games are set to begin on September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A BCCI source told PTI that Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav were the two options from the long list, but Kuldeep is expected to feature in India\u2019s ODI series against the West Indies later this month.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 15:42:16 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Will Pant make a comeback?<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Rishabh Pant\u2019s place in India\u2019s white-ball setup is still under scrutiny after an indifferent IPL season cost him the Test vice-captaincy and a place in the white-ball sides. But with Ishan Kishan in Japan, Pant could find a way back into the 15-member squad. KL Rahul remains the first-choice wicketkeeper for the ODIs and is also likely to be Shubman Gill\u2019s deputy in the absence of Shreyas Iyer.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 15:29:44 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Kohli looked in rhythm vs England!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Virat Kohli found his rhythm as India\u2019s ODI series against England progressed. After scoring just 5 off 6 balls in the opener at Edgbaston, Kohli bounced back with a 65 off 66 balls in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens. He followed it up with an attacking 74 off 60 balls at Lord\u2019s, including four fours and three sixes. Kohli finished the three-match series with 144 runs and back-to-back half-centuries.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 15:13:43 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Rohit expected to be picked!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Rohit Sharma\u2019s place in India\u2019s ODI setup remains under the scanner at 39, even with the veteran expected to be picked for the upcoming series against the West Indies. The bigger question, however, is whether he can sustain his place through to the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. His performances in 2026, particularly a commanding century against England in the series decider at Lord\u2019s, have offered a strong reminder of the impact he can still have in the format.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 15:04:24 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: When did India last play an ODI series vs WI?<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: That was back in mid-2023, when India travelled to the West Indies. The visitors won 2-1. And the last time India hosted the West Indies for a 50-over contest was in early 2022, where the hosts scripted a 3-0 whitewash.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 13:57:46 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Some Asian Games news<\/p>\n
In some other news, India\u2019s injury woes continued to mount, with spinner Varun Chakravarthy getting ruled out of the Afghanistan T20Is and subsequently the Asian Games. The spinner has been battling a side strain for some time and, having already missed the ongoing Afghanistan T20Is, Chakravarthy will, unfortunately, have to miss out on a potential gold medal, which, honestly, would be a surprise if not bagged.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 13:38:56 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: No visuals yet!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Usually, we get a few visuals of the individuals attending the meeting, but so far, surprisingly, none have emerged. The meeting is also taking place in Delhi, unlike the usual gathering in Mumbai. But rest assured, as soon as we get a glimpse of the stakeholders, we will bring you those snapshots right here.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 13:05:12 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: It\u2019s 1 PM. Here we go!<\/p>\n
The meeting should be underway in the capital. Here it goes, folks. The time of reckoning. A verdict that could make or break Rohit\u2019s future. Expect the announcement in the next 90 to 120 minutes. That\u2019s an hour and a half, or two. The four selectors, RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha, Ajay Ratra and Shiv Sundar Das, along with the Indian captain, will present their picks before chairman Agarkar.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 12:54:13 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Meeting to begin any moment now<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: 1 PM was the scheduled start time for the meeting, with Ajit Agarkar, Devajit Saikia and other representatives of the selection committee set to convene in the capital. Shubman Gill is expected to be present too. Not Shreyas Iyer, though, who is packing his bags to leave for the Asian Games in Japan. Agarkar wasn\u2019t present at the last selection meeting, perhaps an indication of his impending departure. Who will make the cut? Who will get the axe? Interesting picks await.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 12:33:49 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: India\u2019s road to the World Cup!<\/p>\n
In the current FTP, India have 17 matches left, with more to be added when the new list comes out.<\/p>\n
– Three matches vs West Indies (September-October, 2026)<\/p>\n
– Five matches vs New Zealand (November-December, 20206)<\/p>\n
– Three matches vs Sri Lanka (December, 2026)<\/p>\n
– Three matches vs Zimbabwe (January, 2026)<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 12:11:23 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Mohammed Shami, anyone?<\/p>\n
India squad announcement LIVE: With a lack of pacers to fall back on, will Mohammed Shami be on the selectors\u2019 radar? Your guess is as good as ours. It would be a huge surprise if Shami finds a place in India\u2019s 15. With the squad being built around the 2027 World Cup, it is difficult to see the selectors turning to someone who last played an ODI for India more than a year ago, during the Champions Trophy. Shami has been India\u2019s go-to bowler in ICC tournaments. He was India\u2019s second-highest wicket-taker in the 2019 World Cup and topped the charts in the 2023 edition at home with 24 wickets. But Indian cricket waits for no one. At 36, that ship could well have sailed.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 11:52:24 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Yuvraj\u2019s warning<\/p>\n
Amid the squad selection, the former two-time World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh has cautioned the Indian team against making too many changes ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The showpiece ICC event is a little over a year away in South Africa, and the last time India made significant tweaks close to a World Cup was in 2019, when all hell broke loose over the No. 4 conundrum. India stuck to its core in the 2023 edition and enjoyed immense success. Four years later, with another World Cup approaching, continuity could once again be key to India\u2019s preparations.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 11:25:09 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Fresh twist!<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Well\u2026 well\u2026 well! There\u2019s some new drama brewing. A PTI report has just claimed that today\u2019s selection meeting could be Agarkar\u2019s farewell after all. In fact, the outgoing chairman of selectors has reportedly even prepared a \u2018thank you\u2019 note for BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, acknowledging his role in giving Agarkar the opportunity to serve in Indian cricket\u2019s administrative setup for over three years. If that happens, Rohit Sharma could receive a huge shot in the arm.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 11:12:37 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: West Indies series still no guarantee for Rohit<\/p>\n
So what if Rohit Sharma gets picked? So what if he even scores runs? So what? Rohit\u2019s real test lies after the three matches against the West Indies, when India travel to New Zealand to play five ODIs. New Zealand is a country where India don’t have a great record in 50-over cricket anyway. Although India clinched the ODI series 4-1 in 2019 ahead of the World Cup in England that year, they trail New Zealand 14-26 in ODIs played there. The last time they toured New Zealand, India were blanked 3-0 in the ODIs.<\/p>\n
One bad series, and it could put Rohit\u2019s place under serious scrutiny. The encouraging bit for Rohit is that he has a decent record in New Zealand, having scored 437 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.4 with four half-centuries.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 10:53:13 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: The questions India need to address<\/p>\n
Mainly five. The Rohit Sharma quandary. Hardik Pandya\u2019s fitness. The fight for the wicketkeeper\u2019s slot. The pace battery. The rest takes care of itself. Captain Shubman Gill will open the innings. Just with whom remains to be seen. Will it be Jaiswal or Rohit? Virat Kohli returns to take up the No. 3 slot. Ravindra Jadeja could be the all-rounder.<\/p>\n
And oh, a fifth question would be spin. Will Kuldeep get his chance? Read on for our full preview of today\u2019s selection meeting.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 10:36:44 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Who will India\u2019s pacers be<\/p>\n
With two frontline pacers – Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh – touring Japan for the Asian Games, India need strong back-up in the pace attack. Harshit Rana has been ruled out, making his availability unlikely and leaving very few options. Mohammed Siraj is one. Prasidh Krishna is two. Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav could be three and four. That still leaves room for an experienced candidate. Could the BCCI be inclined towards bringing Bhuvneshwar Kumar back? Because the selectors seem to have clearly moved on from Mohammed Shami. Hardik\u2019s availability would solve India\u2019s third-pace option, but he too needs a fitness clearance before that move can materialise.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 10:22:52 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: How the Rohit dilemma took shape<\/p>\n
Rohit Sharma has found himself in choppy waters ever since he was removed as India\u2019s ODI captain. After lifting the Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit was away from competitive cricket for six months, during which he worked on his fitness and lost plenty of weight, appearing almost unrecognisable. However, once he was replaced by Shubman Gill as India\u2019s captain, his game appeared to change as well. Despite that, he scored a fifty and a century in two of the three ODIs in Australia, and looked in fine nick against South Africa as well.<\/p>\n
However, after three low scores against New Zealand and a 283-run season in the IPL, during which he suffered a hamstring injury, things began to fall apart. With scores of 16, 48 and 79, Rohit secured his place in the squad for the England ODIs, but after two failures in Birmingham and Cardiff, an explosive news report broke. Agarkar reportedly told Rohit that the selection committee was not considering him for India\u2019s 2027 World Cup plans.<\/p>\n
In the very next game at Lord\u2019s, though, Rohit scored a century, becoming the only Indian ODI player to hit a hundred at the Home of Cricket. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia subsequently quashed those rumours, saying Rohit firmly remains an integral part of India\u2019s ODI plans, and reaffirmed that stance a few days ago as well. Rohit is 39. He will be 40 if he plays the World Cup. The selection committee remains adamant that Yashasvi Jaiswal deserves opportunities heading into the World Cup. But even if a 40-year-old keeps scoring runs, what possible justification is there for dropping him? After all, as the old adage goes, age is just a number, right?<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 10:10:23 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: The battle of the wicketkeepers<\/p>\n
With KL Rahul expected to be India\u2019s first choice wicketkeeper, the race for the second option heats up. Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are part of the Asian Games line-up, which leaves the think tank with two candidates: Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel is a young rising star, but Pant is not yesterday\u2019s news either. Yes, he has not been part of the ODI set-up for two years, but an opportunity could come knocking. Jurel recently scored a century and a fifty in the Test series in Sri Lanka, and his competition with Pant, who has already established himself as something of a legend in Test cricket, will be fierce.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 09:47:37 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: What’s up with Hardik Pandya?<\/p>\n
Hardik Pandya has not been available for competitive cricket since the 2026 IPL. After yet another disappointing outing for the Mumbai Indians, India\u2019s premier all-rounder has been struggling for fitness. The fact that he has now gone almost four months without any form of competitive cricket will surely raise the question of whether ring rust will play a factor. He was named in the India A squad for a home series against Australia A in October, subject to fitness clearance, which makes it all the more likely that the BCCI may not be in a hurry to rush him back. In case you missed it, Hardik first suffered a back injury during the IPL, followed by a leg injury that he sustained just before the Afghanistan series in June.<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 09:31:59 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Will Agarkar continue post September 2026?<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: It is quite possible. India are inching closer to the 2027 World Cup, and bringing in a new chairman of selectors could disrupt the planning that has been taking shape. If a Sportstar report is to be believed, an extension is highly likely for Agarkar, with discussions between the BCCI and the former India all-rounder heading in a positive direction. Under BCCI regulations, although Agarkar\u2019s tenure in the post ends this month, he is eligible to continue for another year.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s your say? Do you want to see Agarkar continue?<\/p>\n
Sep 16, 2026, 09:20:38 IST<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Agarkar’s last call?<\/p>\n
India squad announcement Live: Ajit Agarkar\u2019s tenure as the BCCI\u2019s chairman of selectors ends this month. Hence, unless he is given an extension, the status of which remains unknown, this will be the last team selection he oversees. Agarkar took over the post in July of 2023, and throughout his tenure, the former India all-rounder made several bold calls, most of which worked wonders, while some did not quite have the desired impact. However, with India winning three ICC trophies during his tenure, including two T20 World Cups and one Champions Trophy, Agarkar can look back on his time as chairman of selectors with a significant list of achievements.<\/p>\n
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