3 players who are likely to miss India's ODI squad against West Indies

After what panned out to be a one-sided contest between India and Windies in the first Test at Rajkot, India will look to put up another dominating performance in Hyderabad to seal the series. It will be India's last Test before the tough Australian series in December later this year.

However, after the Test series, India will take on Windies in a 5-match ODI series, closely followed by a 3-match T20I series at home. The series will set the tone for India's prospects leading into the World Cup in 2019.

The selectors will meet tomorrow to select India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Windies. It will be a conscious effort to take the final call on the men who will be in their scheme of things for the prestigious tournament next year.

Here's a look at 3 players who might miss India's squad against Windies.

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#1 Kedar Jadhav

India's lower middle-order batsman, Kedar Jadhav who was India's trump card in their successful campaign in Asia Cup is expected to miss the ODI home series against Windies. Jadhav was in the mix of things as India emerged winners in the Asia Cup final against Bangladesh. In the due course of the match, Kedar pulled his right hamstring to be injured for the second time in the span of six months.

He was clearly struggling with his injury and was expected to be ruled out for some considerable time before he once again dons the Indian jersey in blue. It was an unfortunate sight for the 33-year old utility player to encounter such an injury that might once again see him going off the field.

#2 Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya has been one of India's consistent member in all the three formats in the recent past. The all-rounder is a worthy cricketer and brings utility in the Indian limited overs side. He has witnessed enough success in the shorter versions of the game to be entitled as the sure starter for India in almost all games.

Though with his injury in the Asia Cup, it is expected that the all-rounder will be sidelined from India's ODI squad. Hardik forms an important part in Inda's scheme of things in the lead up to the World Cup. However, Ravindra Jadeja, who grabbed his all-rounder's spot with both hands, has done enough to be in the reckoning for a spot in the playing XI. It is a no-brainer that both Jadeja and Pandya will be part of India's World Cup plans but at the moment Jadeja would edge Pandya on the basis of his recent performances.

#1 Dinesh Karthik

Karthik has been a regular in India's ODI squad for a sufficiently long time now though he hasn't been given a long run in any of the position in that vacant middle-order. A steady batsman at the crease, Karthik has the game to play in the middle overs. The 33-year old has the ability to rotate the strike and can even explode to secure runs at a brisk pace.

However, it is uncertain that he will continue for India in the ODI series against Windies. Karthik failed to grab upon the opportunities that came his way in the Asia Cup to take his side home in any of the games. He would rue himself for not converting his starts into big scores for his team. It would be very fortunate for him if selectors still invest faith in his ability to carry as India's middle-order batsman even in the World Cup.