Mumbai: The India-West Indies series including three one-day internationals and as many T20 internationals will begin on 6 February on the Star Sports network.
Under coach Rahul Dravid, the new captain Rohit Sharma will lead team India against West Indies. The ODIs will be played at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad behind closed doors.
Star Sports has released a new promo #NayaCaptainRohit in continuation of its #BelieveInBlueNarrative.
“Through the aperture of this series, we want to build a larger context to galvanise support for the Indian team as the team prepares for ICC events,” said a Star Sports spokesperson. “#BelieveInBlue provides a perspective to have a continuing narrative that strings multiple tournaments of Team India. This is an important juncture for the Indian team as they return home to play their 1000th ODI under a new Captain. We wanted to bring forward the high emotions and support of fans across the country and the world who rally behind their captain and team and stand by them in this new era.”
The series will see the return of wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has been out of competitive cricket for the last six months. On the batting front, Rajasthan's Deepak Hooda has received a maiden ODI call-up. For the T20I series, 21-year-old wrong ‘un specialist Ravi Bishnoi earned his maiden call-up. Bishnoi, bought recently by IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, has 24 wickets from 23 matches in the IPL with an average of 25.25 and economy rate of 6.96.
Meanwhile, West Indies pacer Kemar Roach received an ODI recall after being out of the side for almost two-and-a-half years. Roach is among six additions to the squad that went down 2-1 at home to Ireland earlier this month. Fabian Allen makes his comeback to the 15-man squad, with Nkrumah Bonner, Darren Bravo and Brandon King adding muscle to the batting department. Hayden Walsh Jr adds the extra spin option. The selectors will announce the T20I squad following the completion of the England series.
The dawn of a new era for #TeamIndia led by #NayaCaptainRohit; gear up to #BelieveInBlue for the Paytm ODI Trophy #INDvWI!
Get set for the action:
1st ODI | Feb 6, Broadcast starts: 12:30 PM, Match starts: 1:30 PM | Star Sports 1/1HD/1 Hindi/1HD Hindi & Disney+Hotstar pic.twitter.com/wo9lJNopJ3
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 1, 2022
