New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Naman Dhir became India's latest ODI debutant when the Punjab all-rounder was handed his debut international cap just before first ODI against West Indies on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram. The Mumbai Indians star earned his maiden India call-up in the series after a series of impressive shows for his state team, franchise leagues and India A.

Captain Shubman Gill handed the debut cap to Naman at the team huddle. Dhir's inclusion comes in after premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya missed the series due to injury. With Nitish Kumar Reddy not fit to bowl a full quota of 10 overs, Dhir was given a spot in the playing XI.

With Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in the side, Dhir will give the option of a third spinner for I...