Naman Dhir makes his debut, India ask West Indies to bat in ODI series opener

India have asked West Indies to bat in the first ODI of their series, being played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field.

India's team includes several senior players, such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are back in the mix after a break. The team also features Ravindra Jadeja. Naman Dhir is making his debut, having impressed in domestic cricket and the IPL. He replaces Mohammed Siraj in the XI.

India's squad for this series is depleted due to the Asian Games in Japan, with players like Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel unavailable. West Indies, led by Shai Hope, are seeking to end a long drought without a bilateral ODI series win in India, which dates back to 2006.

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