3 Indian players who were unlucky to miss out on ODI series squad against Windies

India is currently playing the home test series against West Indies and are leading 1-0 in the two-match Test series. The BCCI announced the 12 man squad for the final test and also released India's squad for the first two ODIs.

While the selectors have announced an unchanged playing XI for the final Test, the selectors have made plenty of changes for the ODI series. India has rested Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and has also dropped Dinesh Karthik from the ODI set-up.

The selectors have also recalled Mohammad Shami and have given a chance for young Rishabh Pant to cement his place in the ODI XI. While there have plenty of exclusions and inclusions, we take a look at the players who failed to make it to the squad.

#3 Suresh Raina

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Suresh Raina, India's crisis man during the 2011 World Cup has been in decent form of late for Uttar Pradesh in ongoing Vijay Hazare trophy. Raina could have been the perfect No.6 batsman who can take up Jadhav's position for the West Indies series.

Added to his batting abilities, he can also prove to be an excellent part-time bowler. Though he may not be a wicket-taker, he can slow down the momentum of opposition during the middle-overs.

The selectors could have availed the services of Suresh Raina to replace the injured Kedar Jadhav in addition to being a magnificent batsman, handy bowler and an enthralling fielder.

#2 Krunal Pandya

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Krunal Pandya, the elder brother of Hardik Pandya has been impressing one and all with his all-round exploits. The bowling all-rounder has put up a fabulous show with the ball as he picked up 6 wickets for 41 runs against Goa in the ongoing Vijay Hazare trophy.

He is an excellent fielder and a more than worthy batsman. Added to that, he is a very economical bowler and can steady the bowling attack during the powerplay. The selectors could have experimented with Krunal Pandya as the likes of Hardik Pandya and Kedar Jadhav have been ruled out of the series due to injuries.

#1 Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik was the most notable exclusion from India's squad for the ODI series against West Indies. He was dropped in favour of wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. He can be called the unluckiest cricketer in this slot as the likes of Manish Pandey has managed to retain his place with no significant performances in the recent past.

Karthik managed scores of 37,44,1*,31* and 33 in the recently concluded Asia Cup at an average of 29.20. Despite outclassing other middle-order batsmen like Manish Pandey and Ambati Rayudu, he was omitted from the squad for no valid reason.