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3 reasons why Rohit Sharma can succeed in upcoming West Indies ODIs

Rohit Sharma returns to the ODI squad after roughly two months away and faces West Indies across three matches starting September 27.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 1:08 PM
3 reasons why Rohit Sharma can succeed in upcoming West Indies ODIs
Key Things to Know
  • India will play a three-match ODI series against West Indies starting September 27, 2026.
  • Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to India's 15-man squad, captained by Shubman Gill.
  • Rohit has scored 379 ODI runs in 2026 across nine innings, averaging 42.11.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rohit Sharma returns to India's ODI squad alongside Virat Kohli for a three-match home series against West Indies, beginning on September 27, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram. The squad is captained by Shubman Gill, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain. The subsequent matches will be held in Guwahati on September 30 and New Chandigarh on October 3.

Rohit enters the series following strong form in 2026, having accumulated 379 runs in nine innings at an average of 42.11, including 138 against England at Lord's. Historically, Rohit has achieved significant success against West Indies, tallying 1,613 runs in 37 ODIs at an average of 57.60.

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