Hosts India will clash with the West Indies in the first one day international cricket match at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha today. The Indian team, which is already without the services of Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan, will not have MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Praveen Kumar for the first three ODI's of this 5-match series. Virender Sehwag will lead the Indian side, in the absence of MS Dhoni. Middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh, who is suffering from a lung infection, has been dropped from the tournament. Newcomers, Ajinkhya Rahane, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron, who have been impressive, are expected to be a part of the playing eleven today.With all tickets sold out, the local crowd seems quite enthusiastic for today's day-night match. Strict vigil is being maintained in and around the stadium, along with the state Capital Bhubaneswar, where the players are staying.Team India have so far played two ODI's at the Barabati Stadium and emerged victorious on both occasions.All India Radio will broadcast live commentary on the match. It can be heard on Rajdhani and FM Gold channels from 2 PM till 10.30 PM.
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