Test and ODI squads for India vs West Indies series have been announced and some young and exciting players got selected for this caribbean tour. With the likes of Shubhman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, India are ready to showcase their new-generation batting sensations. Here is the list of 5 exciting players who can set the stage on fire in the West Indies.
Shubhman Gill
The next-generation superstar and future of Indian cricket is rightfully given the nickname “Prince” after his amazing record in ODIs. He has started his career with a bang. In the last few months, Shubhman Gill has been phenomenal. He also becomes the fastest Indian cricketer to score 1,000 ODI runs and becomes youngest to hit 200 in ODIs. Currently, in 24 ODI matches, he has scored 1311 runs with a super impressive average of 65.55. He has also smashed 4 centuries, 5 half centuries, and one double century.
If we talk about test matches, he has not reached his full potential yet as the average stands just below 35. but in this India vs West Indies series he is ready to roar.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in red-hot form. After his mind-blowing performance in IPL 2023, he has been selected for the Indian test team. His record in first-class Cricket is proof that how good he has been. He has scored 1845 runs in 15 first-class matches at an amazing average of 80.21. He has 9 centuries and 2 fifties to his name in the process.
In the absence of Cheteshwar Pujara, he is likely to get a chance to bat at no. 3 where he can showcase his talent. This India vs West Indies series could be the career-defining series for young Jaiswal.
Ruturaj Gayakwad
Ruturaj Gayakwad grabbed everyone’s attention after his eye-catching performance in the last few IPL seasons. Especially In 2021, a season where he scored 635 runs at an average of 45.35 which helped CSK to win their fourth title. Gayakwad had a very good first-class season where he has scored at a first-class average of 42.19 from 28 games with six centuries.
He has been selected for both tests and ODIs and if he will get a chance to play, he surely gonna make a difference in this India vs West Indies series with his free mindset and attacking stroke play.
Mukesh Kumar
From the small town of Bihar (Gopalganj) to West Indies, It’s been a roller coaster story for Mukesh Kumar. Currently, he plays for the Bengal Ranji team and known for his long spells and accurate line length in tests. He has been fantastic for Bengal for the last 9 years. He plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL and was also available in the WTC final as a net bowler. He has been selected for both, tests and ODIs for India vs West Indies series.
In the absence of regular bowlers like Mohd. Shami and Umesh Yadav, Mukesh will likely to get a chance in playing eleven. It’s gonna be a golden opportunity for him to show the world, what can he do with the ball in his hand.
Sanju Samson
After being ignored for most of the time, Rajasthan Royals Captain and wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson has been finally recalled to the Indian ODI squad for the three-match India vs West Indies series. He performed well whenever he gets a chance in the team, In 11 ODIs so far, Samson averages 66 at a good strike rate of 104.76. In the absence of KL Rahul, he will surely get a chance to bat in the middle order.
Sanju will be desperate to score big runs in this tour to make sure his presence in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 which is not too far.