India elect to bat, hand ODI debut to Kamboj against West Indies

India won the toss and decided to bat first in the one-day international against West Indies, opting to put runs on the board before their opponents take the crease.

The Indian team management has handed an ODI debut to bowling all-rounder Anshul Kamboj, bringing him into the squad as a direct replacement for pace bowler Prasidh Krishna, who sustained an injury and was ruled out of the contest.

Kamboj's inclusion marks a significant milestone for the 26-year-old, who has been waiting for his opportunity at the international level. The move reflects India's confidence in the all-rounder's ability to contribute with both bat and ball in the format.

This selection also highlights India's strategy for the match, with the inclusion of a bowling all-rounder suggesting the team may be looking to balance its XI across the batting and bowling departments. The decision to bat first gives India the opportunity to post a competitive total before assessing pitch conditions for the West Indies' innings.