{
  "id": 7830442,
  "title": "Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma set to return to action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-set-to-return-to-action",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T16:01:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-set-to-return-to-action-1.500677149"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are poised to rejoin action following a two-month hiatus as they are included in India’s 15-man squad for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. Rohit's comeback comes after his future in ODIs became a subject of discussion during India's tour of England in July. The former captain continues to anchor the top order alongside new ODI skipper Shubman Gill and Kohli. The Indian squad for the West Indies tour, along with the updated squads for Japan T20I and Asian Games, has been announced. Additional details can be found at https://t.co/Lxx3Bz8Q14.",
  "summary": "Veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return to action after a two-month break after being named in India’s 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies on Wednesday. Rohit’s return comes after speculation over his future in the format intensified during India’s tour of England in July. The former captain has retained his place in the top order alongside…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "India squads for WI series: Rohit, Virat return, Nabi & Dhir get maiden call-ups",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/india-squads-for-wi-series-rohit-virat-return-nabi-dhir-get-maiden",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:06:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}