Sanju Samson's inclusion brings a formidable spark to the India ODI squad.

New Delhi 23 June (VNI)The inclusion of Sanju Samson in the India ODI squad brings excitement and anticipation to the team. Known for his explosive batting and exceptional wicketkeeping skills, Samson's return adds depth and versatility to the squad.

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, the specialist wicketkeepers in the squad, will compete for the middle-order spot in the Indian ODI team for the West Indies series. Samson's inclusion in the squad suggests he is likely to feature in the middle-order, given the absence of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer due to injuries. The series provides an opportunity for the team management to test more options and identify backup options for the upcoming 50-over World Cup. While Samson and Kishan audition for the middle-order role, Suryakumar Yadav also aims to establish his consistency in the ODI format, while Shreyas Iyer recovers from his back injury.

The spin department presents a challenge with four spinners selected, and the team must decide on the right combination, particularly between Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. The pace attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, consists of relatively inexperienced bowlers, offering an opportunity for players like Mukesh Kumar, Umran Malik, and Jaydev Unadkat to showcase their skills.

The complete India ODI squad includes a mix of established players and promising talents.The India ODI squad consists of Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, and Mukesh Kumar.