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India vs West Indies 1st ODI: Rohit, Kohli Return as Teams Eye World Cup Preparations
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Moneycontrol•27-09-2026, 14:06
India vs West Indies 1st ODI: Rohit, Kohli Return as Teams Eye World Cup Preparations
- •The West Indies' tour of India begins with the first of three ODIs on Sunday, September 27, followed by a five-match T20I series.
- •The opening ODI will be held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- •This series is crucial for India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •West Indies will use the tour to assess their squad and combinations ahead of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers.
- •Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the ODI setup, focusing exclusively on the 50-over format as central figures in India’s 2027 World Cup plans.
Key Questions Answered
The opening ODI between India and West Indies is being played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
For India, the three-match series serves as an important part of their preparations as the team builds toward the 2027 ODI World Cup.
After stepping away from T20I and Test cricket, both veteran players focus exclusively on the 50-over ODI format as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
