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India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Score: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma back together, ODI cricket gets its biggest stars

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to international action as India takes on the West Indies in the opening match of a three-match one-day series in Thiruvananthapuram. This contest marks the beginning of the squad's preparations and experiments leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup, with the team potentially playing up to twenty fixtures beforehand.

While several players are absent due to the Asian Games, Ruturaj Gaikwad emerges as a primary candidate to fill the number four batting slot. The opening encounter is scheduled for a 1 PM start, with live television coverage provided through the Star Sports Network and streaming available via the JioPlatform.

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