West Indies have named a strong squad for the India ODIs [Source: AFP]West Indies on Saturday revealed its squad for the upcoming white-ball series for the India tour. A strong team was announced by the selectors as the Windies aim to inflict a series loss on the Indian side. There is a great mix of youth and experience, with Shai Hope to captain the squad.In recent years, India have had the upper hand against the Windies, but the Shubman Gill-led side cannot take the visitors lightly. The Men in Maroon possess exciting talents, and several of them can threaten India’s win.West Indies ODI squad vs IndiaShai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.In this article, we take a look at the West Indies players who can pose a threat to the Indian side in the upcoming ODIs.1) Shai HopePerhaps India’s biggest threat would be the Windies captain, Shai Hope. Hope is their most experienced batter, and the right-handed player boasts an incredible record against the Men in Blue.Hope can open the innings for his team and can also trouble India by playing in the middle order, and the stats do tell the story.CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table26SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRunsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table988SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table47.04SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table50s/100sSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5/3SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Shai Hope vs India in ODIs)As the table reveals, in 26 ODI games, Hope has accumulated 988 runs, with an average of 47.04.Moreover, in 26 games, he has five fifties and three centuries to his name, showcasing his love of playing against the Indian bowling attack.Hence, the right-handed batter will be the biggest threat to the Indian ODI team in the upcoming series.2) Gudakesh MotieGudakesh Motie is perhaps the most underrated bowler in the West Indies squad for the India series, and he can very well be a challenge for two of India’s most experienced batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.While both Kohli and Rohit are exceptional players of pace bowling, the same cannot be said about their gameplay against a left-arm orthodox spinner.Also Read: India ODI Squad Vs West Indies Announced, Rohit-Virat Get Another LifelineWhile both Rohit and Kohli have dominated left-arm spinners in ODIs, they have also been dismissed on numerous occasions against them.In ODIs, Kohli has been dismissed 23 times against them, and on the other hand, left-arm spinners have dismissed Rohit 17 times in this format. Hence, Motie could be a great choice to trouble India’s two best ODI players in the upcoming series.3) Keacy CartyKeacy Carty is the West Indies’ leading run-getter in the ODI format this year, and while his strike rate remains questionable, he still possesses the ability to punish the Indian bowlers.In seven matches this year, Carty has scored 221 runs, with an average of 36.83. Moreover, overall in the ODIs, Carty has produced some exceptional performances, and the stats tell the story.In 53 ODIs, he has scored 1814 runs, with an average of 41.22, including four hundreds in the format.Hence, the Windies would hope the batter can perform well against the Indian bowling attack in the upcoming series three-match ODI series.ConclusionThe West Indies have revealed a strong team for the ODIs vs India, and the team possesses certain players who can trouble the Indian side in the upcoming games.In Shai Hope, the West Indies have a reliable opener and someone who boasts a stellar record against the Men in Blue. Gudakesh Motie could be a troublemaker for the right-handed Indian batters.Keacy Carty has performed exceptionally in ODIs, and expect him to stand tall against the Indian bowling attack.Also Read: India vs England T20I Record Comparison Since Harry Brook Took Over As Captain
