5 reasons why India might send a second string squad for West Indies tour

#2 Opportunity to groom youngsters

Promising talents such as Rishabh Pant need to be given chances

Sandwiched between the Champions Trophy and the all-formats trip to Sri Lanka, the limited-overs tour to West Indies is one of those assignments which could struggle for a context in the greater sense of the word. For Jason Holder’s men, the ODIs stand as a beacon of hope to secure vital ranking points and get back on track in the race for automatic qualification to the 2019 World Cup. Meanwhile, for the visitors, there is no such standout objective apart from winning the series.

In such regard, the tour offers an opportunity for India to groom young blood and bolster their depth in the system. Potential recruits such as Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer need to be given exposure to international cricket during the early stages of their respective careers in order for them to develop into world-class players.