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'A series where you need to try out people' - Dinesh Karthik suggests two key changes in India's XI for IND vs WI 2nd ODI

Ahead of the second encounter against West Indies on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has advised the Indian team leadership to alter their starting lineup in Guwahati. Following an eight-wicket triumph in Thiruvananthapuram driven by an unbeaten 139 from Virat Kohli and 110 from Shubman Gill, India holds a one-nil advantage in the three-game series.

Karthik believes the fixture offers an ideal opportunity to test alternative options by resting pacers Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar, who combined to concede 120 runs across 20 overs while taking only two wickets in the opener. To replace them, he suggested introducing Mohammed Siraj or handing Auqib Nabi his international debut, allowing the management to evaluate squad depth looking toward future tournaments.

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