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IND vs WI: Siraj Returns, Jadeja Out? India's Playing XI Set for Changes in Third ODI
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:29
IND vs WI: Siraj Returns, Jadeja Out? India's Playing XI Set for Changes in Third ODI
- •The third and final ODI between India and West Indies will be played at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
- •Team India has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead and aims for a clean sweep.
- •Gautam Gambhir expressed concern over the batting-friendly pitch where over 800 runs were scored in the last ODI.
- •India's bowling performance has been disappointing, struggling to take wickets in powerplays and middle overs.
- •Mohammed Siraj might return, while Ravindra Jadeja could be dropped due to recent poor form.
Key Questions Answered
Ravindra Jadeja is facing questions and potential omission because he has taken only three wickets in his last eight matches.
Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the final ODI due to a left hamstring injury, and Anshul Kamboj has been added to the squad in his place.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir criticized the batting-friendly pitch conditions after more than 800 runs were scored in a match, as he wants to see a better balance between bat and ball.
