The Indian cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the West Indies tour 2025. Shubman Gill will lead the team as captain, with Ravindra Jadeja appointed as vice-captain. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, while some names have been left out.
India Test Squad – West Indies Tour 2025
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
- Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal
- Wicketkeeper: Dhruv Jurel, N Jagadeesan (backup)
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel
- Spinner: Kuldeep Yadav
- Pace Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prayas Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy
Key Points:
- Rishabh Pant is out due to injury, making Dhruv Jurel the primary wicketkeeper.
- Jasprit Bumrah has been selected despite fitness concerns.
- Karun Nair has been dropped based on recent performances.
- This will be India’s first home Test series in the new World Test Championship cycle.
- The series will begin on October 2 and will be played in Ahmedabad and Delhi.
This squad strikes a balance between youth and experience, offering India a strong combination for the series. It presents an important opportunity to earn crucial points in the World Test Championship.