Ajit Agarkar to finalize India's squad for West Indies ODIs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:56 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Ajit Agarkar is set to announce his final squad for India's upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies. This selection meeting may signal the end of his tenure as chief selector, as he is not expected to have his contract renewed. Rohit Sharma’s future in the ODI setup remains uncertain, with speculation about his potential retirement following the England series. Recent discussions suggest that a change in the selection committee, possibly bringing in VVS Laxman, could positively impact Sharma's chances of remaining in contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The West Indies series begins on September 27, 2026.
- •Ajit Agarkar will announce India's ODI squad for the West Indies series.
- •This could be Agarkar's last act as chief selector.
- •Rohit Sharma's position has been under scrutiny amid retirement talks.
- •VVS Laxman is considered a possible replacement for Agarkar.
- •India hosts West Indies for three ODIs starting September 27.
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Rohit Sharma's path cleared for 2027 ODI World Cup! Ajit Agarkar set to pick final squad for West Indies ODIs before chief selector stint ends - report
"Rohit Sharma's path to the 2027 ODI World Cup is clear as chief selector Ajit Agarkar prepares to name his final India squad for the 3-match West Indies series.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
ICC Champions Trophy•Sep 15, 2026, 7:41 AM'Pietersen will add spark' as he begins England white-ball coaching role- ICC Champions Trophy•Sep 15, 2026, 4:33 AM'Will leave no stone unturned': Kevin Pietersen backs Brendon McCullum's claim of making England the best in the world
- ICC Champions Trophy•Sep 11, 2026, 4:58 AM'I was dropped after 10,000 runs!' - Sourav Ganguly defends selectors over Mohammed Shami snub & gives verdict on 2027 World Cup hopes
ICC Champions Trophy•Sep 6, 2026, 4:16 PM'Pakistan cricket in shambles, all-time low': Ex-cricketer tears into PCB amid England turmoil
ICC Champions Trophy•Sep 6, 2026, 11:31 AM‘Shouldn’t have closed door on Mohammed Shami’: Ex-India coach questions Ajit Agarkar-led selectors- ICC Champions Trophy•Sep 4, 2026, 5:32 PMIndia vs Pakistan Women's Asia Cup 2026: Start date, global match timings and venue for IND-W vs PAK-W
