Morne Morkel, India’s bowling coach, addressed the media at the pre-match news conference ahead of the first match.
Morne Morkel emphasised the value that experienced players provide to the squad, particularly in assisting captain Shubman Gill and other team members.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are likely to return to India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies, which begins on Sunday. The return of these two senior batsmen is a critical occasion for the Indian squad, which is looking to regain momentum after a 1-2 series defeat in England in July.
Kohli and Sharma’s ODI credentials
Kohli’s ODI record is one of the most prolific in international cricket. The right-handed hitter has 14,941 runs in 314 ODIs in 302 innings, averaging 58.59, including 54 centuries and 79 fifties. His consistency and match-winning skills have made him a staple in India’s batting lineup in all formats.
Sharma contributes his extensive experience to the team. The opening hitter has 11,895 runs in 288 ODIs and 280 innings at an average of 48.95, with 34 centuries and 62 fifties. Both players have decades of international experience and can guide younger members of the squad.
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India’s ODI squad for the series:
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 and Naman Dhir.
