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Rohit Sharma’s World Cup future, Hardik Pandya’s fitness: India selectors face major calls ahead of West Indies ODIs

India's selection panel, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, meets on Wednesday to finalize rosters for an upcoming home assignment against the West Indies consisting of three ODIs beginning September 27 and five T20Is starting October 6. While the 20-over unit will largely duplicate the group designated for the Asian Games in Japan, the 50-over choices present complex dilemmas.

Key regulars will be missing due to the overlap with the Asian Games, opening spots for peripheral contenders, but the primary focus rests on 's long-term status for the 2027 World Cup. Selectors previously contemplated phasing out the veteran during the England tour, where he compiled a 138-run century in a defeat at Lord's amid backing from BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, though Sharma recently shifted his tone on whether he will participate in 2027.