Rohit Sharma clears fitness Test, to lead India in series against West Indies

New Delhi, January 26: India white-ball skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday cleared his fitness test and as a result, he will be available to lead the side in the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies, beginning February 6.

Sources said Rohit Sharma had indeed passed his fitness test held at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). "Yes, India white-ball skipper Rohit Sharma has cleared his fitness test and he will be leading the side in the upcoming series against West Indies," sources added. Also read | Republic Day: After Centre's rejection, tableau on Netaji showcased on Kolkata's Red Road [caption id="attachment_576654" align="aligncenter"] Rohit Sharma has "passed" his fitness test held at the National Cricket Academy.[/caption] Earlier, Rohit Sharma had missed the Test and ODI series against South Africa due to a hamstring injury and he went to the NCA for rehabilitation. The selection committee is set to meet soon to deliberate on the squad for the series against West Indies. Jasprit Bumrah is all but set to be rested as his workload management is important looking at the international calendar. He featured in all Tests and ODIs against South Africa, so it is important we give him a break," the source added. India and West Indies will lock horns in three ODIs and three T20Is. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday had announced a change in venues for the upcoming West Indies' Tour of India. [caption id="attachment_576655" align="aligncenter"] Earlier, Rohit Sharma had missed the Test and ODI series against South Africa due to a hamstring injury and he went to the NCA for rehabilitation.[/caption] Also read | Punjab elections 2022: SAD's Bikram Singh Majithia to contest against Congress' Navjot Sidhu from Amritsar East The three ODIs will now be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and three T20Is will be held at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. -PTC News