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'There could be a forced change' - Dinesh Karthik predicts India's playing XI for 3rd ODI vs West Indies

India holds an unassailable two to zero advantage over the West Indies following the opening pair of fixtures in their current three-match one-day international series. The concluding fixture takes place on Saturday, October third, hosted at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium located in New Chandigarh.

Having already locked up the series victory, skipper Shubman Gill faces decisions regarding resting main contributors or maintaining a full-strength lineup to pursue a three to zero sweep. Former player Dinesh Karthik recently offered his perspective on potential adjustments to the starting combination, pointing to fitness concerns and recent health setbacks within the group.

Karthik noted that forced alterations might occur due to Naman Dhir dealing with an ankle issue, alongside the possibility of introducing pacer Mohammed Siraj or bringing Nitish Kumar Reddy back into the mix. Additionally, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming fixture because of a left hamstring strain sustained during the second match in Guwahati, prompting team management to draft in Anshul Kamboj as his replacement.

Other squad options include giving playing time to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, though management could alternatively stick with their strongest eleven.

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