India's squad for the home Test series against West Indies is supposed to be announced soon - find all latest updates surrounding India's Test squad for the West Indies right here.
When does the West Indies series start?
India's home Test series against the West Indies starts on October 2, four days after the Asia Cup final, which India are favourites to reach. The first Test will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, while the second match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi between October 10-14.
This will be India's first Test assignment at home after their 3-0 loss against New Zealand last year. Under the leadership of new captain Shubman Gill, the Indian Test team would be looking to start a new chapter at home.
This would also be the first Test tour of India (to play against India) for the West Indies since 2018. In 2019, they won a Test against Afghanistan in Lucknow, but their last Test victory against India in India came in 1994, 31 years back. West Indies have rested lead spinner Gudakesh Motie for the series, and have brought back opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
As far as the Indian squad is concerned, there are multiple questions to answer for the selectors, including a middle-order muddle to solve, and identify the backup spinners. With the squad set to be announced this week, find all the latest reports and updates around it here.
India's Test squad vs West Indies, live updates
India squad for West Indies Tests announced
Shubman Gill (c), Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadeesan (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.
BCCI confirm Shreyas Iyer rest period
In a release on Thursday, the BCCI announced: "Mr Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI of his decision to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket.
"Having undergone back surgery in the UK and managed his recovery well, he has recently experienced recurring back spasms and stiffness while playing the longer format."
In all likelihood, this means he will not be part of the Test squad against the West Indies.
The fast bowler had to be replaced by a concussion sub during an India A game on Wednesday.
Latest update: India Test squad to be announced on Thursday
Several reports say that a press conference will be conducted from Dubai at 12:30pm IST on Spetember 25.
Reports: Squad announcement due on Wednesday
India are scheduled to play two home Tests against the West Indies starting October 2. Here's what the squad for the series could look like.
Axar Patel to return
With the series at home, and an expanded spin contingent needed compared to the last two tours to Australia and England, Axar is all set to return.
Shreyas Iyer to miss out?
Soon after the England Tests, there were reports that India would be considering Iyer for a Test comeback. The West Indies series seemed like the ideal option, and he was even named captain against the touring A team.
Now, things have changed, with him leaving the A squad ahead of the second unofficial Test, and not notching up any standout scores in the lead-up.
Karun Nair likely to miss out
The India batter couldn't put up an impressive score in his comeback series in England.
With India's Test squad for the home series against West Indies set to be picked soon, Rahul Iyer tries to make sense of their middle-order muddle.
Who will replace Pant?
Dhruv Jurel played at Pant's place in the fifth Test in England. He is almost certain to continue as the main wicketkeeper in the XI, especially after his century against Australia A in the first unofficial Test. Narayan Jagadeesan could be the backup keeper in the squad, if India feel the need for one.
Will Rishabh Pant be picked?
Pant had fratured his foot in the fourth Test of the England series, and is all set to miss the West Indies Tests. According to reports, he is likely to return for the South Africa series in November.
When will the Indian squad be announced?
According to multiple reports, Indian selectors are supposed to meet on September 24 to select the squad for the West Indies series.
