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Arshdeep Returns, Samson Out? India's Likely XI for 1st T20I vs West Indies
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News18•05-10-2026, 11:04
Arshdeep Returns, Samson Out? India's Likely XI for 1st T20I vs West Indies
- •Arshdeep Singh is set to return to India's playing XI for the first T20I against West Indies in Lucknow.
- •Jasprit Bumrah is rested, opening a spot for Arshdeep and potentially Mayank Yadav or Prince Yadav.
- •Kuldeep Yadav is expected to replace Ravi Bishnoi in the spin department after a strong ODI performance.
- •Sanju Samson might lose his spot due to low scores, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Nitish Kumar Reddy as potential replacements.
- •Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube are likely to retain their places.
Key Questions Answered
The first T20I of the five-match series between India and the West Indies will be played on Tuesday, October 6, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Arshdeep Singh is set to return to the playing XI because Jasprit Bumrah, who led India's pace attack during the Asian Games 2026, has been rested for the upcoming home series against the West Indies.
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson could lose his place after struggling for runs, potentially opening the door for 15-year-old left-handed batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his international debut.
