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India squad for West Indies ODIs, LIVE Updates: Farewell for Ajit Agarkar, but Rohit Sharma the one in search of a gift

September 16, 2026

The BCCI selection panel convenes in Delhi on September 16, 2026, to finalize a 15-man roster for an upcoming home ODI series against the West Indies, scheduled to commence on September 27. The session is expected to mark the conclusion of chief selector Ajit Agarkar's tenure, as contract renewal talks have stalled and the former player has reportedly drafted a departure letter for the board secretary.

Agarkar's impending exit arrives amid ongoing deliberation over Rohit Sharma's international longevity and his ambitions for the 2027 World Cup.

Beyond Rohit Sharma's standing, committee discussions center on navigating an injury to Hardik Pandya alongside decisions regarding the wicketkeeping slots and pace attack. Selectors must also configure alternatives for Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh, who are unavailable for this series because of their participation in the Asian Games in Japan.