India’s fringe players will get valuable game time in a format fighting for context when Shikhar Dhawan leads the team in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, beginning here on Friday.

“The weather will be challenging and slightly more difficult in the West Indies, but I think boys are well prepared. All the youngsters in the team are mature players. All have IPL experience under their belt. West Indies is a great opportunity for us to get exposure and show our talent,” said Dhawan before leaving from England for the Windies.