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Ravindra Jadeja makes a crucial ODI comeback against WI

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has returned to India's ODI lineup for the three-game home clash opposite the West Indies beginning September 27, ending a two-series absence. Holding the most ODI wickets among active Indian cricketers, the 37-year-old looks to solidify his spot for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, especially after going without a wicket during his prior appearance against New Zealand in January.

Rohit Sharma also retains his batting role following a century at Lord's against England, while Dhruv Jurel steps in as the secondary wicket-keeper to KL Rahul instead of Ishan Kishan. Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces Shreyas Iyer, who has joined the concurrent Asian Games delegation in Japan.

Squad adjustments driven by the Asian Games and fitness concerns also paved the way for uncapped players Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir to gain their premier 50-over call-ups. With Hardik Pandya not yet cleared for full 10-over bowling duties, Nitish Reddy was pulled from the Asian Games roster, where an injured Varun Chakravarthy also had to be substituted.