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Naman Dhir replaces Washington Sundar for T20I series against the West Indies. (Picture Credit: AP)
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News18•01-10-2026, 17:13
Naman Dhir Replaces Washington Sundar in India's T20I Squad for West Indies Series
  • •Naman Dhir, a batting all-rounder from Punjab, has been named as Washington Sundar's replacement in India's T20I squad for the five-match series against West Indies.
  • •The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the change, stating Sundar was withdrawn to prepare for the upcoming New Zealand tour by playing Ranji Trophy for Tamil Nadu.
  • •This marks Naman Dhir's maiden call-up to India's T20I squad, with the series commencing on October 6 in Lucknow.
  • •In a separate development, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna will miss the third ODI against West Indies due to a left hamstring injury.
  • •Anshul Kamboj has been added to India's ODI squad as Prasidh Krishna's replacement for the third match.

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Washington Sundar was withdrawn from the T20I series against the West Indies to keep him fresh for the upcoming Test series in New Zealand and to allow him to play red-ball cricket in the Ranji Trophy for Tamil Nadu.

Punjab batting all-rounder Naman Dhir replaced Washington Sundar in India's squad for the five-match T20I series against the West Indies.

Anshul Kamboj was named as a replacement for Prasidh Krishna, who sustained a left hamstring injury during the second ODI in Guwahati.