India's predicted ODI XI for West Indies tour

Team India will tour the Caribbean islands to square off with the West Indies for two tests, three One-day Internationals (ODIs), and five T20 Internationals (T20Is). This will be India’s first series after their heavy 209-run defeat against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2023. 

With the 2023 World Cup coming ahead, India will look to outclass the West Indies side in a three-match ODI series and make their preparation strong for the marquee event. In the latest development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced squads for the upcoming tour. Noting the absence of some key players due to injuries, young faces have been included in the One-Day team. For unestablished players, the West Indies series will be a perfect opportunity to prove themselves and make their candidacy strong for the World Cup in October-November. 

Here is the predicted ODI XI for the West Indies tour 

1. Rohit Sharma

Captain Rohit Sharma will be expected to get his rhythm back in the ODI competition against the West Indies. This year, the India skipper has looked decent with his bat in the ODI format, scoring 371 runs in eight innings of eight matches, at a strike rate of 108.47. In the January New Zealand series at home, he exuded confidence with his bat and amassed 186 runs in three ODIs at a strike rate of 107.51.

In the third match played at the Holkar Stadium, Rohit notched up an ODI century after three years. However, his performance plummeted against Australia at home. Against the Steven Smith-led Aussie side, the veteran opener could pile up only 43 runs in two matches at an average of 21.50.

Prior to the World Cup, Rohit will look to get his old form back and a blockbuster batting performance in the West Indies tour might give him confidence. Against the Caribbeans, his record is fabulous as the 36-year-old has notched up 1601 runs in 36 games at a strike rate of 92.17.