Is Shreyas Iyer Dropped from India's ODI Squad vs West Indies? Here's the Truth

With the busy schedule of the Indian Cricket Team, the team is all set to host the West Indies Cricket Team for a white-ball series in India, starting with 3 ODIs and followed by 5 T20Is. With the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 preparations going forward, this 3-match ODI series will be another opportunity to work on team combinations and prepare well for the biggest stage of cricket.

The BCCI has announced the ODI squad for the West Indies series, where some of the big names are missing, who are core members of the side, considering the ODI World Cup 2027. One such name is vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, and fans are wondering whether Shreyas Iyer dropped from India ODI squad or if there is any other reason. Let's find out the truth behind it.

Why is Shreyas Iyer Not in India ODI Squad vs West Indies?

Shreyas Iyer, one of the best batsmen in India, has been the permanent No. 4 batter in the Indian ODI side, and Iyer missing out from the squad in the ODI series against West Indies has raised curiosity among the fans about his absence. To clear the confusion about why he is not part of the ODI squad is that he is the captain of the Indian T20I team and will be leading the Indian Team in the Asian Games 2026, which are clashing with the ODI series against the West Indies.

The speculation regarding Shreyas Iyer dropped from India ODI squad is false, as he is busy with the T20I team in the Asian Games 2026. However, he is the first-choice batter as the No. 4 in ODIs for India and will continue in the ODI squad after this series.

Who is Shreyas Iyer Replacement in ODI Series?

With Shreyas Iyer missing from the ODI series against the West Indies, the door is open for other batters to fill his shoes. Right-hand batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been announced as Shreyas Iyer replacement in the ODI series against the West Indies. In past, Gaikwad has performed exceptionally well at No.4 and has a proven record. It will be interesting to see if Gaikwad can fill the big shoes of Iyer at No. 4 yet again or not. Moreover, KL Rahul has been announced as a vice-captain in the absence of Shreyas Iyer.