India vs West Indies: Jaiswal expected to make T20I debut today

TAROUBA: After registering comprehensive test and one-day international (ODI) series victories, India again starts as favorites against West Indies as the two teams renew rivalry in a five-match T20 international series starting Thursday at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago.

Captained by Hardik Pandya, India has rested key players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj for the shorter format. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after smashing 171 on test debut is in contention to make his T20I debut.

West Indies are buoyed by the return of Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer, as well asfast-bowler Oshane Thomas.

Squads

West Indies Squad: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell(c), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas, Brandon King, Odean Smith, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd

India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Varma