Archive · 7 Sep 2025
India's Likely Squad Announced for West Indies Test Series
India will play a test series against the West Indies starting October 2nd.
The matches will be held in India.
The team will likely have some changes from the previous England series.
Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested, and Rishabh Pant is doubtful due to injury.
Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan are likely to return to the team.
The team aims to improve its standing in the World Test Championship.
The first match is at Narendra Modi Stadium and the second at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
After the retirement of R Ashwin, India needs to find a replacement.
India will host the West Indies for a two-match Test series.
The series starts October 2nd with the first match at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested.
Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan are likely to return to the squad.
India is looking to strengthen its position in the World Test Championship.
- Who
- India and West Indies
- What
- Test cricket series
- When
- October 2 and 10
- Where
- India (Narendra Modi Stadium and Arun Jaitley Stadium)
- Why
- To strengthen their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.
- Series
- Two-match Test series
- Opponent
- West Indies
- First Test Venue
- Narendra Modi Stadium
- Second Test Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Start Dates
- October 2 and October 10
- Notable Absences
- Jasprit Bumrah (rested), R Ashwin (retired), Rishabh Pant (injured)
- Likely Returns
- Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan