Pujara backs Nitish Reddy for fourth T20I

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara named his preferred playing XI for the fourth T20I against West Indies in Hyderabad. He recommended keeping the top five unchanged and giving Nitish Kumar Reddy another opportunity at number six.

Pujara placed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma at the top, followed by Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma. He slotted Naman Dhir at seven and Axar Patel at eight, leaving the final fast-bowling spot open between Prince Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav depending on conditions.

India lead the five-match series 2-1 after Sunday's 14-run win in Indore and can seal the contest with victory on Wednesday.