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Kohli, Rohit lead India's ODI squad for West Indies series
India has named Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to spearhead its One-Day International team for the upcoming home series against the West Indies. Spinner Vipraj Nigam has been drafted into the Asian Games squad as a replacement for injured Varun Chakaravarthy.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed the inclusion of its two premier batsmen, Kohli and Sharma, in the squad for the West Indies ODI series. Both players are expected to be instrumental in India's bid to secure a dominant performance in the home series.
In a separate development, left-arm spinner Nigam has received a call-up to represent India at the Asian Games following an injury to Chakaravarthy. The change comes as India prepares for the continental tournament, where cricket will feature as one of the medal events.
The selection reflects India's strategy to field experienced personnel for the West Indies assignment while addressing squad depth requirements for the Asian Games campaign. Both competitions represent significant milestones in India's international cricket calendar and the national team's preparations for the upcoming competitive season.