India's top-ranked fast bowler, Mohammed Siraj, has been dropped from India's ODI squad against West Indies, starting today, July 27, at Bridgetown, due to a sore ankle.
The BCCI medical panel has advised Siraj to take a break as a preventive measure ahead of a hectic period for India, which includes the home World Cup.
Siraj was part of the 1-0 Test series win against West Indies. He took seven wickets in both matches, including a devastating five-wicket burst in the second innings of the second Test.
Siraj has made 14 appearances for India since the turn of the year, which is the most of any bowler. He has also played all 14 games of the group-stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In the absence of the pacer, India have named no replacement for the upcoming three-match One Day International series.
In his absence, the most experienced bowler in the squad will be Shardul Thakur, who will be supported by bowler Umran Malik,Jaydev Unadkat and Mukesh Kumar.
However, there is no shortage of experienced spinners in the squad as well. There is present Ravindra Jadeja,Axar patel, Kuldeep Jadav and Chahal.
Here is the full list of India's ODI squad for the series against West Indies:
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar.
