KL Rahul and Shubman Gill - (Source: AFP)In a significant development, there are reports that KL Rahul is set to return to a leadership role for India in the upcoming ODIs against the West Indies. Notably, the Men in Blue will host the Caribbean nation for a three-match ODI series starting September 27.A report from Kushan Sarkar dropped several updates on India’s plan for West Indies series, which includes bringing KL Rahul back to the leadership role. The report mentioned that the selectors are planning to appoint KL Rahul as Shubman Gill’s deputy for West Indies ODIs.KL Rahul To Replace Shreyas Iyer As Vice-Captain for West Indies ODIsAs mentioned above, KL Rahul is most likely to be India’s stand-in vice-captain for West Indies ODIs. For the unversed, Shreyas Iyer won’t be available for selection because he will lead India’s T20I contingent in Japan for the Asian Games.India have a busy September ahead as one squad led by Shreyas Iyer will travel to Japan for the Asian Games, which coincides with West Indies ODIs. Therefore, KL Rahul is likely to be the vice-captain against the Windies.KL Rahul's Record In India's Leadership RoleKL Rahul has been a long servant of Indian cricket. The right-handed batter has been previously handed leadership roles as well. Notably, it won't be the first time that KL Rahul has been awarded the vice-captaincy in ODIs.Not just the vice-captain, but KL Rahul has also led the Indian team previously. The 34-year-old has led India in 15 ODIs, where he has won 10 matches for India, lost 5. He has a win% of 66.66.Recently, KL Rahul was also appointed India's vice-captain in Tests when the BCCI announced squad for Afghanistan and Sri Lanka Tests.Also Read: India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming, Telecast- Where To Watch 1st T20I Live? AFG vs IND In India 2026India vs West Indies Squad Announcement Date RevealedBesides KL Rahul leadership role, the Kushan Sarkar report also revealed the squad announcement date. Notably, the 15-member squad for West Indies ODIs will be picked on September 16.There is also a debate over Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel's selection. One of the two keeper-batters is set to make their way to the squad. The one which misses out will join Rest of India squad for Irani Cup.Hardik Pandya is also racing against time to be fit in time for selection but it seems that the star all-rounder will not be fit for the Windies challenge. Further, Ruturaj Gaikwad is also in line to replace Shreyas Iyer, marking his return to the team since he slammed a century against South Africa in 3rd ODI.Ravindra Jadeja is also expected to make his way into the Indian team because replacing Axar Patel, who will be busy for Asian Games in Japan.Also Read: Sanju Samson's Record vs Afghanistan As India's Opening Dilemma Intensifies For 1st T20I
