India vs West Indies Squad Changes: Prasidh Krishna Out, Anshul Kamboj In

India's squad for the series against the West Indies has undergone significant changes in early October 2026, driven by a mix of emergency injury management and long-term strategic planning for the red-ball season. While the team has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, the loss of a key pacer and the withdrawal of a versatile all-rounder have reshuffled the roster for the finale and the subsequent T20I leg.

Prasidh Krishna Ruled Out of ODI Finale

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against the West Indies, scheduled for October 3 in New Chandigarh. The injury occurred during the second ODI in Guwahati on September 30, where Krishna was able to bowl only five overs before walking off the field [1].

To fill the void, the team has called up 24-year-old pacer Anshul Kamboj. Kamboj was pulled from an ongoing red-ball match between India 'A' and Australia 'A' in Puducherry to join the national squad. He now competes with Mohammed Siraj—who did not feature in the first two ODIs—for a spot in the playing XI [2].

Strategic Shift: Washington Sundar's T20I Withdrawal

In a calculated move by the BCCI, Washington Sundar has been withdrawn from the T20I squad for the india west indies series. Unlike Krishna's forced exit, Sundar's withdrawal is a strategic decision to prioritize red-ball cricket. The BCCI intends for Sundar to prepare for the upcoming away Test series against New Zealand and the Ranji Trophy, which begins on October 11 [1].

Naman Dhir has been named as the official replacement for Sundar in the T20I squad, which is set to begin on October 6 in Lucknow.

Squad Comparison: Injury vs. Strategy

Player	Format Affected	Reason for Change	Replacement
Prasidh Krishna	ODI	Hamstring Injury (Emergency)	Anshul Kamboj
Washington Sundar	T20I	Test/Ranji Prep (Strategic)	Naman Dhir

What's Next for the Injured?

Prasidh Krishna is reporting to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for detailed scans and rehabilitation. His recovery timeline is critical, as India's subsequent multi-format tour of New Zealand includes five ODIs and two Tests [2].