The BCCI has announced Team India’s 15-man squad for the upcoming Test Series against West Indies. The two-Test match series will begin on 2nd October at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The highlight of the recent squad announcement is that Karun Nair, who received an opportunity in England earlier this year, has been dropped after a poor run of form. There is still no place for Sarfaraz Khan in the test squad again.
The Chairman of Selectors, Ajit Agarkar, had some words for Karun Nair. “We expected more from Karun. It can’t be just one innings, Padikkal offers more,” Agarkar said.
Devdutt Padikkal found a way to break into the squad, and Tamil Nadu wicket-keeper batter N Jagadeesan was also made to the final team.
Ravindra Jadeja was named as the deputy for Shubman Gill for this series, and Jasprit Bumrah is all set to be part of it despite concerns over his fitness. Rishab Pant is still recovering and will be out for a while again.
India Squad for West Indies Test Series
Shubman Gill(C), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel(WK), Ravindra Jadeja(VC), Devdutt Padikal, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagdeesan(WK), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav
Dhriv Jurel will keep the wickets for India in the series. Kuldeep Yadav, the leg spinner, was also added to the squad.
India vs West Indies 2025 – Fixtures
India and the West Indies are playing each other in the two test matches, and here are the fixture details,
| Match | Date | Time(IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 02-06 October 2025 | 9:30 AM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 2nd Test | 10-14 October 2025 | 9:30 AM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Also Check: India Vs West Indies Test Tickets 2025 Booking Guide
Shreyas Iyer Requested a Break From Red Ball Cricket
Shreyas Iyer has requested a break from red-ball cricket due to recurring back issues and difficulty managing the physical demands of multi-day matches.
As a result, he will not be considered for selection in the upcoming Test series, including the home series against the West Indies.
Iyer will continue to be available for white-ball formats and is expected to lead India A in limited-overs games. His focus now shifts to managing fitness and ensuring long-term availability.
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