3 Indian players who could benefit from the next round of squad rotation

India have continued to manage their workload across formats in 2026, with the selectors and team management giving opportunities to a mix of established players and promising youngsters. The approach has helped several players make their mark while also allowing the team to build greater depth ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup and other major assignments.

With India’s ongoing home series against West Indies followed by the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, another round of rotation could be on the cards. Several players outside the first-choice combination could benefit if the management decides to rest a few regulars or test its bench strength.

Here are three players who could be among the biggest beneficiaries of India’s next round of squad rotation.

1. Naman Dhir

Naman Dhir has emerged as an interesting option for India’s white-ball setup thanks to his ability to contribute in more than one department. The right-handed middle-order batter, who also bowls right-arm off-spin, represents Punjab in domestic cricket and Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

Dhir’s inclusion in India’s ODI squad for the ongoing West Indies series is a significant indication of his standing among the selectors. While he is yet to establish himself as a regular international, his all-round skill set makes him an attractive option whenever India decides to experiment with their combination. His ability to accelerate in the middle and contribute with the ball gives India an additional tactical option, particularly when the team wants to balance its playing XI.

With India looking to build depth ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, another opportunity could be particularly important for Dhir. A strong showing whenever he gets a chance could help him move from being a squad option to a genuine contender for a regular place in India’s white-ball setup.

2. Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel is perhaps the most established name on this list, having already featured regularly around India’s Test setup. The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Agra represents Uttar Pradesh domestically and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.

Jurel made his Test debut against England in February 2024 and has played six Tests so far, averaging 47.50 with a highest score of 125. His performances with both the gloves and the bat have made him one of India’s prominent wicketkeeping options beyond the established names.

He has also featured in four T20Is since making his debut against Zimbabwe in July 2024. More recently, Jurel was included in India’s ODI squad for the West Indies tour, giving him another avenue to strengthen his case in white-ball cricket. The biggest boost to his prospects came on October 7, when he was named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

With India continuing to manage their wicketkeeping resources across formats, Jurel could benefit significantly from further rotation. If given an ODI opportunity, he has a chance to show that his game is suited to the 50-over format as well and strengthen his case as a long-term option.

3. Prince Yadav

Prince Yadav is another player who could benefit if India continue to rotate their bowling resources, particularly in T20Is. The 24-year-old right-arm pacer from Najafgarh represents Delhi in domestic cricket and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.

Yadav has already received opportunities at the international level in 2026. He made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in June and has played three matches in the format, picking up four wickets. He subsequently made his T20I debut against Ireland and has taken nine wickets in six T20Is at an average of 18.77, including a best of 3/22.

His recent performances also suggest that he can make an impact when given an extended run. Yadav returned figures of 2/19 and 2/10 against Zimbabwe in July, showing his ability to pick up wickets while keeping the scoring rate under control.

His domestic record further strengthens his case. Yadav was Delhi’s leading wicket-taker in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. He claimed 11 wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at an economy rate of 7.54, while his 11 wickets in six Vijay Hazare Trophy matches came at an average of 22.00.

With India possessing several established fast-bowling options, managing workloads could become increasingly important as the international calendar progresses.