India have begun their home Test season under Shubman Gill’s leadership on a strong note. At stumps on day 1 (Oct 2) of first Test against West Indies, the visitors were bundled out for 162 in their first innings. It was a day dominated by Indian pacers, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah sharing seven wickets between them. In response, India took control, reaching 121/2 with KL Rahul and Gill both unbeaten. It was also a special day for Bumrah as he became the fastest Indian pacer to take 50 wickets at home, achieving the feat in just 24 innings. He equalled the record previously set by former pacer Javagal Srinath.&nbsp;While these milestones made headlines, KL Rahul’s brilliant unbeaten half-century went unnoticed. Rahul scored 53 runs off 114 balls, displaying complete control at the crease. But this wasn’t just any half-century; it was the first unbeaten fifty scored in the second innings of a Test match in Ahmedabad after 38 years.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-test-day-1-scorecard-bowlers-strangle-visitors-before-rahuls-unbeaten-fifty-puts-india-in-charge-on-day-1-1759406905704">IND vs WI, 1st Test: Bowlers strangle visitors before Rahul's unbeaten fifty puts India in charge on day 1</a><h2>KL Rahul joins Kapil Dev in this rare feat</h2>The last time an unbeaten half-century was scored in the second innings of a Test match at Ahmedabad was on Mar 4, 1987. Kapil Dev walked out with India at 246/6, chasing Pakistan’s 395 in first innings. Kapil scored an unbeaten 50 to help India reach 323, and the match ended in a draw.&nbsp;Coming back to the India vs West Indies Test, KL Rahul has been rock solid at the top, demonstrating both patience and technical skill. His unbeaten 53 reflects his calmness under pressure. Rahul’s batting has helped India stay in control, and he will look to erase the deficit and build a good, strong lead for the hosts.&nbsp;As India gears up for day 2 against the West Indies, all attention will be on Rahul and his role in anchoring the innings.

While these milestones made headlines, KL Rahul’s brilliant unbeaten half-century went unnoticed. Rahul scored 53 runs off 114 balls, displaying complete control at the crease.

India have begun their home Test season under Shubman Gill’s leadership on a strong note. At stumps on day 1 (Oct 2) of first Test against West Indies, the visitors were bundled out for 162 in their first innings. It was a day dominated by Indian pacers, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah sharing seven wickets between them. In response, India took control, reaching 121/2 with KL Rahul and Gill both unbeaten. It was also a special day for Bumrah as he became the fastest Indian pacer to take 50 wickets at home, achieving the feat in just 24 innings. He equalled the record previously set by former pacer Javagal Srinath. While these milestones made headlines, KL Rahul’s brilliant unbeaten half-century went unnoticed. Rahul scored 53 runs off 114 balls, displaying complete control at the crease. But this wasn’t just any half-century; it was the first unbeaten fifty scored in the second innings of a Test match in Ahmedabad after 38 years. Also read | IND vs WI, 1st Test: Bowlers strangle visitors before Rahul's unbeaten fifty puts India in charge on day 1 KL Rahul joins Kapil Dev in this rare feat The last time an unbeaten half-century was scored in the second innings of a Test match at Ahmedabad was on Mar 4, 1987. Kapil Dev walked out with India at 246/6, chasing Pakistan’s 395 in first innings. Kapil scored an unbeaten 50 to help India reach 323, and the match ended in a draw. Coming back to the India vs West Indies Test, KL Rahul has been rock solid at the top, demonstrating both patience and technical skill. His unbeaten 53 reflects his calmness under pressure. Rahul’s batting has helped India stay in control, and he will look to erase the deficit and build a good, strong lead for the hosts. As India gears up for day 2 against the West Indies, all attention will be on Rahul and his role in anchoring the innings.

Rahul scored 53 runs off 114 balls, displaying complete control at the crease. But this wasn’t just any half-century; it was the first unbeaten fifty scored in the second innings of a Test match in Ahmedabad after 38 years.

IND vs WI, 1st Test: KL Rahul equals Kapil Dev’s rare half-century record in Ahmedabad Test

West Indies are all set to begin their two-match Test series against India on Thursday (Oct 2) as they take on the hosts at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The contest will be India’s first home assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) and while the West Indies eye first points on the standings. However, remarkably, the series will also end a seven-year wait for the Caribbean team to play a red-ball series on Indian soil, having last done so in October 2018. So here’s what happened last time the West Indies were on an India tour in the red-ball format.<h2>What has happened in seven years?</h2>In 2018, when the West Indies side toured India with Kraigg Brathwaite led the visitors while the home side had Virat Kohli in charge. However, seven years on, both teams have seen significant changes as India are now led by Shubman Gill while Roston Chase is in charge of the West Indies. However, it is the impact of players who made headlines in the 2018 series who are no longer part of the set-up for India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;India’s top scorer in the two-match Test series was Prithvi Shaw, as he smashed 237 runs in three innings with a best of 134 runs. He also scored a 70-run knock in the second Test in Hyderabad and was given the Player of the Series award. On the other hand, Umesh Yadav scalped 10 wickets in the second Test, with six in the first innings and then four in the second innings.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>What happened in the matches?</h2>In the first match, India won by an innings and 272 runs, having asked West Indies to follow-on. India scored 649/9 before declaring. Shaw scored 134, Virat Kohli scored 139, while Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 100 at the Rajkot pitch. In response, the West Indies were bowled out for 181 and 196 as they lost the match.&nbsp;In the second Test in Hyderabad, West Indies were bowled out for 311 while India scored 367 in response. The visitors then had a batting collapse as they were bowled out for 127, meaning India needed 72 runs to win. The target was easily achieved by the Indian side as they won 2-0.

India’s top scorer in the 2018 Test series was Prithvi Shaw, as he smashed 237 runs in three innings with a best of 134 runs. He also scored a 70-run knock in the second Test in Hyderabad and was given the Player of the Series award.

West Indies are all set to begin their two-match Test series against India on Thursday (Oct 2) as they take on the hosts at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The contest will be India’s first home assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) and while the West Indies eye first points on the standings. However, remarkably, the series will also end a seven-year wait for the Caribbean team to play a red-ball series on Indian soil, having last done so in October 2018. So here’s what happened last time the West Indies were on an India tour in the red-ball format. What has happened in seven years? In 2018, when the West Indies side toured India with Kraigg Brathwaite led the visitors while the home side had Virat Kohli in charge. However, seven years on, both teams have seen significant changes as India are now led by Shubman Gill while Roston Chase is in charge of the West Indies. However, it is the impact of players who made headlines in the 2018 series who are no longer part of the set-up for India. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history India’s top scorer in the two-match Test series was Prithvi Shaw, as he smashed 237 runs in three innings with a best of 134 runs. He also scored a 70-run knock in the second Test in Hyderabad and was given the Player of the Series award. On the other hand, Umesh Yadav scalped 10 wickets in the second Test, with six in the first innings and then four in the second innings. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more What happened in the matches? In the first match, India won by an innings and 272 runs, having asked West Indies to follow-on. India scored 649/9 before declaring. Shaw scored 134, Virat Kohli scored 139, while Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 100 at the Rajkot pitch. In response, the West Indies were bowled out for 181 and 196 as they lost the match. In the second Test in Hyderabad, West Indies were bowled out for 311 while India scored 367 in response. The visitors then had a batting collapse as they were bowled out for 127, meaning India needed 72 runs to win. The target was easily achieved by the Indian side as they won 2-0.

India’s top scorer in the 2018 Test series was Prithvi Shaw, as he smashed 237 runs in three innings with a best of 134 runs. He also scored a 70-run knock in the second Test in Hyderabad and was given the Player of the Series award.

IND vs WI: Here's what happened last time West Indies toured India in red-ball format

&nbsp;India captain Shubman Gill has cleared his side’s intention as they step up to start their home World Test Championship (WTC) campaign against the West Indies on Thursday (Sep 2). Gill, who returned from Dubai on Monday as part of the Asia Cup 2025 winning squad, will be leading India in the Test format in less than 72 hours. Ahead of the series opener, he stated, his side is looking to play hard and grind out cricket.<h2>Gill clears intention ahead of West Indies series opener</h2>"We are looking to play some hard, grinding cricket. Over the past few years, if you see the Test matches, they haven't got to five days. So what we are looking to do is play some good, hard cricket," Gill said at a press conference. "All the Test matches that we played in England went pretty deep [all five Tests went into the fifth day]. And I think what you can expect from us is good, hard, grinding cricket and we won't be looking for any easy options.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Just 12 months ago, India completed their home Test series campaign on a losing spree as they were edged out by New Zealand 3-0. The humiliating series loss on home turf saw India pay a huge price as they would go on to miss the WTC final.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Now, under the captaincy of Gill, India will be looking to make their mark, having already shown great fight in the five-match Test series against England. India drew the series 2-2, starting the new WTC cycle with considerable success.&nbsp;The India vs West Indies first Test match will start at 9:30 AM IST, with the toss taking place 30 minutes before the start.<h2>India squad for West Indies series</h2>Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N. Jagadeesan (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.

Just 12 months ago, India completed their home Test series campaign on a losing spree as they were edged out by New Zealand 3-0. The humiliating series loss on home turf saw India pay a huge price as they would go on to miss the WTC final.

India captain Shubman Gill has cleared his side’s intention as they step up to start their home World Test Championship (WTC) campaign against the West Indies on Thursday (Sep 2). Gill, who returned from Dubai on Monday as part of the Asia Cup 2025 winning squad, will be leading India in the Test format in less than 72 hours. Ahead of the series opener, he stated, his side is looking to play hard and grind out cricket. Gill clears intention ahead of West Indies series opener "We are looking to play some hard, grinding cricket. Over the past few years, if you see the Test matches, they haven't got to five days. So what we are looking to do is play some good, hard cricket," Gill said at a press conference. "All the Test matches that we played in England went pretty deep [all five Tests went into the fifth day]. And I think what you can expect from us is good, hard, grinding cricket and we won't be looking for any easy options.” ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Just 12 months ago, India completed their home Test series campaign on a losing spree as they were edged out by New Zealand 3-0. The humiliating series loss on home turf saw India pay a huge price as they would go on to miss the WTC final. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Now, under the captaincy of Gill, India will be looking to make their mark, having already shown great fight in the five-match Test series against England. India drew the series 2-2, starting the new WTC cycle with considerable success. The India vs West Indies first Test match will start at 9:30 AM IST, with the toss taking place 30 minutes before the start. India squad for West Indies series Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N. Jagadeesan (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.

Just 12 months ago, India completed their home Test series campaign on a losing spree as they were edged out by New Zealand 3-0. The humiliating series loss on home turf saw India pay a huge price as they would go on to miss the WTC final.

IND vs WI: Shubman Gill clears intention ahead of series opener, says 'looking to play some hard, grinding cricket'

Just four days after participating in the Asia Cup 2025 final, the Indian cricket team will be back in action as they take on the West Indies in a two-match Test series. This will be the first time in over a decade that India will play a home Test series without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after they announced their red-ball retirement in May. With Shubman Gill ready to lead the Indian side and points on line in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, it will be an important series for both India and the West Indies. So ahead of the all-important series, here is all you need to know, including schedule, live streaming, squads and other key details.<h2>When will the India vs West Indies Test series start?</h2>The India vs West Indies Test series will start on Oct 2 as the hosts take on West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.<h2>Will the India vs West Indies Test series be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle?</h2>Yes, the India vs West Indies series will be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as both teams look to capitalize.&nbsp;<h2>Which channel will broadcast the India vs West Indies Test series in India?</h2>The India vs West Indies Test series will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network in India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Which platform will live-stream the India vs West Indies Test series in India?</h2>The India vs West Indies Test series will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app in India.<h2>India vs West Indies Test series schedule</h2>1st Test: 2-6 October 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2nd Test: 10-14 October 2025, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>India vs West Indies squads</h2>India: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N. Jagadeesan (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp;West Indies: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase(c), Shai Hope(w), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Tevin Imlach

With Shubman Gill ready to lead the Indian side and points on line in the WTC cycle, it will be an important series for both India and the West Indies. So ahead of the all-important series, here is all you need to know, including schedule, live streaming, squads and other key details.

Just four days after participating in the Asia Cup 2025 final, the Indian cricket team will be back in action as they take on the West Indies in a two-match Test series. This will be the first time in over a decade that India will play a home Test series without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after they announced their red-ball retirement in May. With Shubman Gill ready to lead the Indian side and points on line in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, it will be an important series for both India and the West Indies. So ahead of the all-important series, here is all you need to know, including schedule, live streaming, squads and other key details. When will the India vs West Indies Test series start? The India vs West Indies Test series will start on Oct 2 as the hosts take on West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Will the India vs West Indies Test series be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle? Yes, the India vs West Indies series will be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as both teams look to capitalize. Which channel will broadcast the India vs West Indies Test series in India? The India vs West Indies Test series will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Which platform will live-stream the India vs West Indies Test series in India? The India vs West Indies Test series will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app in India. India vs West Indies Test series schedule 1st Test: 2-6 October 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 2nd Test: 10-14 October 2025, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history India vs West Indies squads India: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N. Jagadeesan (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav. West Indies: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase(c), Shai Hope(w), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Tevin Imlach

With Shubman Gill ready to lead the Indian side and points on line in the WTC cycle, it will be an important series for both India and the West Indies. So ahead of the all-important series, here is all you need to know, including schedule, live streaming, squads and other key details.

IND vs WI, Test Series: All you need to know - squads, live streaming, schedule and other details

The BCCI men’s selection committee named the 15-man squad for India’s two-match Test series against West Indies starting early next month. By picking all first-team players, the selectors indicated that they are serious about the World Test Championship (WTC) points. Moreover, following the last home Test series against New Zealand (wherein the Kiwis inflicted a 3-0 whitewash on the Asian heavyweights), head coach Ajit Agarkar admits he wants no repeat of that outcome as Team India gears up for the new home season.&nbsp;Barring Rishabh Pant, who sits out due to an injury, all players, including newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, made it to the squad regardless of some being part of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament in the UAE.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-we-expected-a-little-bit-more-ajit-agarkar-opens-on-this-player-s-exclusion-from-windies-test-squad-1758794333959">'We expected a little bit more..': Ajit Agarkar opens on THIS player's exclusion from Windies Test squad</a> &nbsp;Although pacer Mohammad Shami and triple-centurion Karun Nair failed to get a recall, Devdutt Padikkal returns to the Test side, with uncapped keeper-batter N Jagadeesan getting his second India call-up. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj also retained their places as Team India ticked all boxes ahead of the bumper home season, including two Tests each against the West Indies and South Africa. &nbsp;"Of course, because of the WTC [World Test Championship], every Test match becomes very important," Agarkar said. "Obviously, we had a terrible series against New Zealand. Maybe it was a wake-up call. It was a lesson. We don't want that repeated. We've generally been, over a long time, very strong at home. It was after a while that we had a few bad results. And we want to try and put it behind. &nbsp;"All these four Test matches that we play at home, to West Indies and to South Africa, become very critical. We want to try and get as many points as possible, particularly at home. It's a game, so anything is possible. But we don't want to try and let what happened against New Zealand happen again,” he continued.&nbsp;<h3>NZ series did hurt India in many ways &nbsp;</h3>Since losing the three-match home series to New Zealand, India’s Test cricket has gone downwards. While they lost to Australia (1-3) Down Under, India somehow saved themselves from embarrassment with a 2-2 series result in the UK after winning the final Test at the Oval.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, India’s Test team lost three of its greatest servants during this phase, including two former captains, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Test great Ravichandran Ashwin.&nbsp;<h3>India’s Test squad for West Indies series – &nbsp;</h3>Shubman Gill (captain), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), N. Jagadeesan (wk), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

Following the last home Test series against New Zealand (wherein the Kiwis inflicted a 3-0 whitewash on the Asian heavyweights), head coach Ajit Agarkar admits he wants no repeat of that outcome as Team India gears up for the new home season.

The BCCI men’s selection committee named the 15-man squad for India’s two-match Test series against West Indies starting early next month. By picking all first-team players, the selectors indicated that they are serious about the World Test Championship (WTC) points. Moreover, following the last home Test series against New Zealand (wherein the Kiwis inflicted a 3-0 whitewash on the Asian heavyweights), head coach Ajit Agarkar admits he wants no repeat of that outcome as Team India gears up for the new home season. Barring Rishabh Pant, who sits out due to an injury, all players, including newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, made it to the squad regardless of some being part of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament in the UAE. Also read | 'We expected a little bit more..': Ajit Agarkar opens on THIS player's exclusion from Windies Test squad Although pacer Mohammad Shami and triple-centurion Karun Nair failed to get a recall, Devdutt Padikkal returns to the Test side, with uncapped keeper-batter N Jagadeesan getting his second India call-up. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj also retained their places as Team India ticked all boxes ahead of the bumper home season, including two Tests each against the West Indies and South Africa. "Of course, because of the WTC [World Test Championship], every Test match becomes very important," Agarkar said. "Obviously, we had a terrible series against New Zealand. Maybe it was a wake-up call. It was a lesson. We don't want that repeated. We've generally been, over a long time, very strong at home. It was after a while that we had a few bad results. And we want to try and put it behind. "All these four Test matches that we play at home, to West Indies and to South Africa, become very critical. We want to try and get as many points as possible, particularly at home. It's a game, so anything is possible. But we don't want to try and let what happened against New Zealand happen again,” he continued. NZ series did hurt India in many ways Since losing the three-match home series to New Zealand, India’s Test cricket has gone downwards. While they lost to Australia (1-3) Down Under, India somehow saved themselves from embarrassment with a 2-2 series result in the UK after winning the final Test at the Oval. Besides, India’s Test team lost three of its greatest servants during this phase, including two former captains, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Test great Ravichandran Ashwin. India’s Test squad for West Indies series – Shubman Gill (captain), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), N. Jagadeesan (wk), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

Following the last home Test series against New Zealand (wherein the Kiwis inflicted a 3-0 whitewash on the Asian heavyweights), head coach Ajit Agarkar admits he wants no repeat of that outcome as Team India gears up for the new home season.

IND vs WI: Head coach Agarkar wants no repeat of ‘New Zealand series result’ in 2025/26 home season

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday (Sep 25) announced the Indian team for the upcoming West Indies Test series, which is starting from Oct 2. One notable inclusion is Tamil Nadu’s Narayan Jagadeesan, who has been named in India’s Test squad for the two-match series. The first Test will be held in Ahmedabad on October 2, with the second scheduled for Delhi on October 10.&nbsp;The youngest player in the squad is 22-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, both 23. At 36, Ravindra Jadeja, named as vice-captain and is the oldest player in the squad. Other senior players in the team include KL Rahul (33), Jasprit Bumrah (31), Kuldeep Yadav (30) and Mohammed Siraj (31).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-announce-15-man-squad-for-home-test-vs-west-indies-four-time-ipl-winner-jadeja-named-vice-captain-under-skipper-gill-1758785868454">India announce 15-man squad for home Test vs West Indies, four-time IPL winner named Gill's deputy</a><h2>Who is Narayan Jagadeesan?</h2>Narayan Jagadeesan is a wicketkeeper-batter who plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. He has also been part of the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). So far, he has played in three IPL seasons - 2020, 2022, and 2023 and scored 162 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 110.20.&nbsp;Jagadeesan made his first-class debut in 2016 and made history during the Vijay Hazare Trophy by scoring 277 runs, which is the highest individual score in List A cricket. He also became the first player to score five consecutive centuries in men’s List A matches.&nbsp;In July 2025, Narayan Jagadeesan received his first call-up to the Indian cricket team. He was picked for the fifth Test against England as a replacement for the injured Rishabh Pant. However, Jagadeesan didn’t get a chance to play, as Dhruv Jurel was chosen as the first-choice wicketkeeper for that match.<h2>India squad for West Indies Tests</h2>Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, N Jagadeesan (wicket-keeper)

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has won four IPL titles (one with RR and three with CSK) has been named the vice-captain for the series .

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday (Sep 25) announced the Indian team for the upcoming West Indies Test series, which is starting from Oct 2. One notable inclusion is Tamil Nadu’s Narayan Jagadeesan, who has been named in India’s Test squad for the two-match series. The first Test will be held in Ahmedabad on October 2, with the second scheduled for Delhi on October 10. The youngest player in the squad is 22-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, both 23. At 36, Ravindra Jadeja, named as vice-captain and is the oldest player in the squad. Other senior players in the team include KL Rahul (33), Jasprit Bumrah (31), Kuldeep Yadav (30) and Mohammed Siraj (31). Also Read - India announce 15-man squad for home Test vs West Indies, four-time IPL winner named Gill's deputy Who is Narayan Jagadeesan? Narayan Jagadeesan is a wicketkeeper-batter who plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. He has also been part of the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). So far, he has played in three IPL seasons - 2020, 2022, and 2023 and scored 162 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 110.20. Jagadeesan made his first-class debut in 2016 and made history during the Vijay Hazare Trophy by scoring 277 runs, which is the highest individual score in List A cricket. He also became the first player to score five consecutive centuries in men’s List A matches. In July 2025, Narayan Jagadeesan received his first call-up to the Indian cricket team. He was picked for the fifth Test against England as a replacement for the injured Rishabh Pant. However, Jagadeesan didn’t get a chance to play, as Dhruv Jurel was chosen as the first-choice wicketkeeper for that match. India squad for West Indies Tests Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, N Jagadeesan (wicket-keeper)

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has won four IPL titles (one with RR and three with CSK) has been named the vice-captain for the series

Who is Narayan Jagadeesan? India's new wicket-keeper who replaces Rishabh Pant for West Indies Test series

India’s injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely to miss the upcoming home Test against the West Indies as he recovers from a foot injury. Pant, India’s first-choice keeper in the red-ball format, was injured during the Manchester Test in England in July and consequently missed the final Test at The Oval. Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad.<h2>Pant to miss West Indies series?</h2>According to the prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Pant won’t be available for the West Indies series despite starting his rehabilitation. Pant recently reported to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is undergoing his rehabilitation. However, the report suggests that Pant may not be match-fit for the series, which starts on Thursday (Oct 2) in Ahmedabad. In his absence, Jurel should make the Playing XI while N Jagadeesan could be in plans as a back-up option.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;It is learned that Pant has been undergoing strength and conditioning and is awaiting further updates from the BCCI medical team before he can resume batting and keeping. There is no firm timeline drawn for his return. India are scheduled to play a white-ball series in Australia from October 19, after the West Indies series.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;The squad for the West Indies series will be announced on Wednesday (Sep 24) as Ajit Agarkar and Co will take different factors into consideration. Pant’s reported absence could also mean KL Rahul could be used as a vice-captain and if not captain, in case Shubman Gill is not available owing to workload management.<h3>Full West Indies tour of India schedule</h3>1st Test: 2-6 October 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad2nd Test: 10-14 October 2025, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Rishabh Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad.

India’s injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely to miss the upcoming home Test against the West Indies as he recovers from a foot injury. Pant, India’s first-choice keeper in the red-ball format, was injured during the Manchester Test in England in July and consequently missed the final Test at The Oval. Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad. Pant to miss West Indies series? According to the prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Pant won’t be available for the West Indies series despite starting his rehabilitation. Pant recently reported to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is undergoing his rehabilitation. However, the report suggests that Pant may not be match-fit for the series, which starts on Thursday (Oct 2) in Ahmedabad. In his absence, Jurel should make the Playing XI while N Jagadeesan could be in plans as a back-up option. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) It is learned that Pant has been undergoing strength and conditioning and is awaiting further updates from the BCCI medical team before he can resume batting and keeping. There is no firm timeline drawn for his return. India are scheduled to play a white-ball series in Australia from October 19, after the West Indies series. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details The squad for the West Indies series will be announced on Wednesday (Sep 24) as Ajit Agarkar and Co will take different factors into consideration. Pant’s reported absence could also mean KL Rahul could be used as a vice-captain and if not captain, in case Shubman Gill is not available owing to workload management. Full West Indies tour of India schedule 1st Test: 2-6 October 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 2nd Test: 10-14 October 2025, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Rishabh Pant’s absence reportedly means India will have Dhruv Jurel as the first-choice keeper for the West Indies series, which starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad.

IND vs WI: Injured Rishabh Pant to miss Test series against West Indies, Dhruv Jurel likely to keep gloves - Report

Following an exciting 2-2 Test series draw against England, Team India has a busy schedule ahead for the remainder of 2025, with several tournaments and series lined up in various formats. In the fifth Test match between India and England, India's Mohammed Siraj played a key role in the final match at The Oval in London, taking five wickets to help India win the match by six runs and level the series. India’s next assignment will be the Asia Cup 2025, which begins from September 10 in the UAE.<h2>Asia Cup 2025 (T20)</h2>India will begin their Asia Cup campaign on September 10 against the UAE. The big clash between India and Pakistan is set for September 14, followed by a match with Oman on September 19. Most players from the England series are expected to be rested.<h2>Group Stage fixtures (Asia Cup) -</h2><ul><li>India vs UAE - Sep 10 (Wednesday)</li><li>India vs Pakistan - Sep 14 (Sunday)</li><li>India vs Oman - Sep 19 (Friday)</li><li>Super Four stage - Sep 20 – Sep 26</li></ul><h2>India vs West Indies – Test series at home</h2><ul><li>1st Test: Oct 2 - 6 - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - 09:30 IST</li><li>2nd Test: Oct 10 - 14 - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi - 09:30 IST</li></ul><h2>India Tour of Australia – ODIs &amp; T20Is</h2>Just five days after the West Indies Tests, India heads to Australia for a white-ball series, which will include three ODIs and five T20Is. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the ODIs.<h2>ODI Schedule</h2><ul><li>Oct 19 - Perth (1st ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST</li><li>Oct 23 - Adelaide (2nd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST</li><li>Oct 25 - Sydney (3rd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST</li></ul><h2>T20I Schedule</h2><ul><li>Oct 29 - Canberra (1st T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST</li><li>Oct 31 - Melbourne (2nd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST</li><li>Nov 2 - Hobart (3rd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST</li><li>Nov 6 - Gold Coast (4th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST</li><li>Nov 8 - Brisbane (5th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST</li></ul><h2>South Africa tour of India – Full series</h2>South Africa, the current World Test Champions, will tour India in November and December for a complete series, including two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is.<h2>Test Matches</h2><ul><li>Nov 14–18 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (1st Test)</li><li>Nov 22–26 – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati (2nd Test)</li></ul><h2>ODIs</h2><ul><li>Nov 30 – Ranchi (1st ODI)</li><li>Dec 3 – Raipur (2nd ODI)</li><li>Dec 6 – Visakhapatnam (3rd ODI)</li></ul><h2>T20Is:</h2><ul><li>Dec 9 – Cuttack (1st T20I)</li><li>Dec 11 – New Chandigarh (2nd T20I)</li><li>Dec 14 – Dharamsala (3rd T20I)</li><li>Dec 17 – Lucknow (4th T20I)</li><li>Dec 19 – Ahmedabad (5th T20I)</li></ul><h2>Will India still play in the Asia Cup?</h2>Despite the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, India is still expected to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai.&nbsp;"I'm okay with the schedule. Sport must continue. What happened in Pahalgam should never happen, but we can't let that stop the game. Terrorism must end. India has taken a firm stand against it, it's in the past now. Sport must go on," former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly was quoted saying to news agency PTI.

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Following an exciting 2-2 Test series draw against England, Team India has a busy schedule ahead for the remainder of 2025, with several tournaments and series lined up in various formats. In the fifth Test match between India and England, India's Mohammed Siraj played a key role in the final match at The Oval in London, taking five wickets to help India win the match by six runs and level the series. India’s next assignment will be the Asia Cup 2025, which begins from September 10 in the UAE. Asia Cup 2025 (T20) India will begin their Asia Cup campaign on September 10 against the UAE. The big clash between India and Pakistan is set for September 14, followed by a match with Oman on September 19. Most players from the England series are expected to be rested. Group Stage fixtures (Asia Cup) - India vs UAE - Sep 10 (Wednesday) India vs Pakistan - Sep 14 (Sunday) India vs Oman - Sep 19 (Friday) Super Four stage - Sep 20 – Sep 26 India vs West Indies – Test series at home 1st Test: Oct 2 - 6 - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - 09:30 IST 2nd Test: Oct 10 - 14 - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi - 09:30 IST India Tour of Australia – ODIs & T20Is Just five days after the West Indies Tests, India heads to Australia for a white-ball series, which will include three ODIs and five T20Is. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the ODIs. ODI Schedule Oct 19 - Perth (1st ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST Oct 23 - Adelaide (2nd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST Oct 25 - Sydney (3rd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST T20I Schedule Oct 29 - Canberra (1st T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST Oct 31 - Melbourne (2nd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST Nov 2 - Hobart (3rd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST Nov 6 - Gold Coast (4th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST Nov 8 - Brisbane (5th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST South Africa tour of India – Full series South Africa, the current World Test Champions, will tour India in November and December for a complete series, including two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. Test Matches Nov 14–18 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (1st Test) Nov 22–26 – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati (2nd Test) ODIs Nov 30 – Ranchi (1st ODI) Dec 3 – Raipur (2nd ODI) Dec 6 – Visakhapatnam (3rd ODI) T20Is: Dec 9 – Cuttack (1st T20I) Dec 11 – New Chandigarh (2nd T20I) Dec 14 – Dharamsala (3rd T20I) Dec 17 – Lucknow (4th T20I) Dec 19 – Ahmedabad (5th T20I) Will India still play in the Asia Cup? Despite the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, India is still expected to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. "I'm okay with the schedule. Sport must continue. What happened in Pahalgam should never happen, but we can't let that stop the game. Terrorism must end. India has taken a firm stand against it, it's in the past now. Sport must go on," former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly was quoted saying to news agency PTI.

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IND vs WI Test Series: India and West Indies are all set to compete in a two-match Test series, which will be a part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The first match is scheduled for July 12 and will be played at Windsor Park in Dominica. The Indian Cricket Team will be led by Rohit Sharma. Ajinkya Rahane makes his comeback as the vice-captain of the team, while despite his average performance in the previous WTC cycle, Virat Kohli retains his position in the squad. However, the West Indies Team will be led by Kriagg Brathwaite. All-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall, left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican and Alick Athanze make it to the team.&nbsp;

Here is everything you need to know about IND vs WI Test Series:

<h3>IND vs WI Test Series Full Schedule</h3>

Wednesday, July 12 - Sunday, Jul 16

1st Test - India vs West Indies

Venue- Windsor Park, Dominica 
Time- 07:30 PM IST

Thursday, July 20 - Monday, July 24

2nd Test - India vs West Indies

Venue- Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad 
Time- 07:30 PM IST&nbsp;

<h3>IND vs WI Test Series Full Squad:</h3>

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Jomel Warrican

India

Rohit Sharma (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat

<h3>IND vs WI Test Series: Live Streaming</h3>

The two Test matches between India and West Indies will have a live telecast on Doordarshan (DD) Sports for free but on cable and not DTH.

The match will also be streamed live on JioCinema and Fancode.&nbsp;

Here's a full list of television broadcasters across the world, check where can you watch IND vs WI Test Series:

India: DD Sports, JioCinema, FanCode, Disney+ Hotstar

Africa: SuperSport App &amp; Website.

United States: Willow TV, Disney+ Hostar, ESPN+

United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket

Australia: FoxSport App &amp; Website

Sri Lanka: DialogTV, PeoT

Bangladesh: GaziTV

Caribbean: Flow Sports

(With inputs from agencies)

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IND vs WI Test Series: India and West Indies are all set to compete in a two-match Test series, which will be a part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

IND vs WI Test Series: India and West Indies are all set to compete in a two-match Test series, which will be a part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The first match is scheduled for July 12 and will be played at Windsor Park in Dominica. The Indian Cricket Team will be led by Rohit Sharma. Ajinkya Rahane makes his comeback as the vice-captain of the team, while despite his average performance in the previous WTC cycle, Virat Kohli retains his position in the squad. However, the West Indies Team will be led by Kriagg Brathwaite. All-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall, left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican and Alick Athanze make it to the team. Here is everything you need to know about IND vs WI Test Series: IND vs WI Test Series Full Schedule Wednesday, July 12 - Sunday, Jul 16 1st Test - India vs West Indies Venue- Windsor Park, Dominica Time- 07:30 PM IST Thursday, July 20 - Monday, July 24 2nd Test - India vs West Indies Venue- Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad Time- 07:30 PM IST IND vs WI Test Series Full Squad: West Indies Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Jomel Warrican India Rohit Sharma (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat IND vs WI Test Series: Live Streaming The two Test matches between India and West Indies will have a live telecast on Doordarshan (DD) Sports for free but on cable and not DTH. The match will also be streamed live on JioCinema and Fancode. Here's a full list of television broadcasters across the world, check where can you watch IND vs WI Test Series: India: DD Sports, JioCinema, FanCode, Disney+ Hotstar Africa: SuperSport App & Website. United States: Willow TV, Disney+ Hostar, ESPN+ United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket Australia: FoxSport App & Website Sri Lanka: DialogTV, PeoT Bangladesh: GaziTV Caribbean: Flow Sports (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Having enjoyed a fruitful outing in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), Ravindra Jadeja was expected to excel in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Jadeja did pull off a vital knock of 48 in the first innings of the WTC final but it was not enough to earn a win for Team India. Jadeja is currently preparing in West Indies for the Test series against the Caribbean opponents. Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Jadeja has shared a hilarious picture on Instagram Stories. In the photo, Jadeja can be seen standing in the middle with head coach Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin on both sides. Describing himself as a horse, Jadeja termed both Dravid and Ashwin as two goats.

<h2>Jadeja’s numbers</h2>

In red-ball cricket, Ravindra Jadeja has so far represented Team India 65 times. Jadeja currently has 2706 runs and 268 wickets under his belt in Test cricket. In his last Test appearance, Jadeja scored a combined 48 runs across two innings in the WTC final against Australia. The star all-rounder was dismissed for a duck in the second innings of the encounter.

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<h2>The Ashwin conundrum</h2>

With a strong squad at their disposal, the Indian cricket team are expected to win convincingly against West Indies. The number one Test bowler on the ICC Test player ranking, Ravichandran Ashwin did not get a chance to play against Australia in the WTC Final. The move by the Indian team management was heavily criticised by former cricketers and experts. It will now be interesting to see if Ashwin gets a chance to showcase his magic in the upcoming tour of West Indies.&nbsp;

The two-match Test series between India and West Indies will start from Wednesday. While Cheteshwar Pujara has been not selected for the squad, Shubman Gill, in all likelihood, will claim the number three spot. Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal may make his Team India debut while opening with skipper Rohit Sharma. The Test series will be followed by three-match ODI series and five-match T20I series.

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India Test squad: Rohit Sharma (c) Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat and Navdeep Saini

Having enjoyed a fruitful outing in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), Ravindra Jadeja was expected to excel in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia.

Having enjoyed a fruitful outing in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), Ravindra Jadeja was expected to excel in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Jadeja did pull off a vital knock of 48 in the first innings of the WTC final but it was not enough to earn a win for Team India. Jadeja is currently preparing in West Indies for the Test series against the Caribbean opponents. Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Jadeja has shared a hilarious picture on Instagram Stories. In the photo, Jadeja can be seen standing in the middle with head coach Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin on both sides. Describing himself as a horse, Jadeja termed both Dravid and Ashwin as two goats. Jadeja’s numbers In red-ball cricket, Ravindra Jadeja has so far represented Team India 65 times. Jadeja currently has 2706 runs and 268 wickets under his belt in Test cricket. In his last Test appearance, Jadeja scored a combined 48 runs across two innings in the WTC final against Australia. The star all-rounder was dismissed for a duck in the second innings of the encounter. Also read: IND vs WI: Rohit Sharma, Kraigg Brathwaite meet Dominican minister Gretta Robe The Ashwin conundrum With a strong squad at their disposal, the Indian cricket team are expected to win convincingly against West Indies. The number one Test bowler on the ICC Test player ranking, Ravichandran Ashwin did not get a chance to play against Australia in the WTC Final. The move by the Indian team management was heavily criticised by former cricketers and experts. It will now be interesting to see if Ashwin gets a chance to showcase his magic in the upcoming tour of West Indies. The two-match Test series between India and West Indies will start from Wednesday. While Cheteshwar Pujara has been not selected for the squad, Shubman Gill, in all likelihood, will claim the number three spot. Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal may make his Team India debut while opening with skipper Rohit Sharma. The Test series will be followed by three-match ODI series and five-match T20I series. Also read: IND vs WI: Brad Hogg praises Tilak Varma ahead of his international debut India Test squad: Rohit Sharma (c) Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat and Navdeep Saini

Ravindra Jadeja shares hilarious Instagram post ahead of series against West Indies

India’s Navdeep Saini was stunned to have returned to the Indian Test squad after the selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) showed faith in him during Friday’s announcement. Saini, on his way to London to play in the Country Championship, was surprisingly named in the Indian team for the West Indies tour. The pace sensation, if he plays in one of the two Test matches, would play his first match since January 2021 when India beat Australia.

<h2>Saini back in the Test fold</h2>

“I came here to play county (cricket), landing today itself, and the moment I got out from the airport, I received the news that I have been selected for the West Indies tour,” Saini said while speaking to The Indian Express in London.

Saini played in the historic Test match in January 2021 when India beat Australia under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy. Interestingly he did not pick any wickets in that contest as the visitors won the match by three wickets and the series 2-1.

Saini will now have the opportunity to impress playing for the national side as the selectors favoured him over Umesh Yadav. Veterans of the game, Yadav and Cheteshwar Pujara were dropped for the West Indies tour while Sarfaraz Khan was again overlooked despite a fruitful Ranji Trophy season.

“Honestly, I was not expecting this call. Yes, during the IPL, I was training with the Dukes ball because I thought I might get picked as a net bowler or would be among the standbys for the World Test Championship final.

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“Hopefully, I will get to play one match before going to the West Indies. It will be good preparation for me to get some overs under my belt,” the right-arm pacer added.

The two-match Test series against West Indies starts on July 12. Rohit Sharma will continue to remain the skipper of the side while Ajinkya Rahane will once again be the vice-captain of the side.

<h2>India’s Test squad:</h2>

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.

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India’s Navdeep Saini was stunned to have returned to the Indian Test squad after the selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) showed faith in him during Friday’s announcement.

India’s Navdeep Saini was stunned to have returned to the Indian Test squad after the selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) showed faith in him during Friday’s announcement. Saini, on his way to London to play in the Country Championship, was surprisingly named in the Indian team for the West Indies tour. The pace sensation, if he plays in one of the two Test matches, would play his first match since January 2021 when India beat Australia. Saini back in the Test fold “I came here to play county (cricket), landing today itself, and the moment I got out from the airport, I received the news that I have been selected for the West Indies tour,” Saini said while speaking to The Indian Express in London. Saini played in the historic Test match in January 2021 when India beat Australia under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy. Interestingly he did not pick any wickets in that contest as the visitors won the match by three wickets and the series 2-1. Saini will now have the opportunity to impress playing for the national side as the selectors favoured him over Umesh Yadav. Veterans of the game, Yadav and Cheteshwar Pujara were dropped for the West Indies tour while Sarfaraz Khan was again overlooked despite a fruitful Ranji Trophy season. “Honestly, I was not expecting this call. Yes, during the IPL, I was training with the Dukes ball because I thought I might get picked as a net bowler or would be among the standbys for the World Test Championship final. ALSO READ | Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag reacts to rumours of being approached for chief selector’s post “Hopefully, I will get to play one match before going to the West Indies. It will be good preparation for me to get some overs under my belt,” the right-arm pacer added. The two-match Test series against West Indies starts on July 12. Rohit Sharma will continue to remain the skipper of the side while Ajinkya Rahane will once again be the vice-captain of the side. India’s Test squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former India captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar is furious over the decision of the selector's panel of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after they announced the squad for the West Indies tour on Friday, June 23. Much to the surprise of everyone, veteran star Cheteshwar Pujara won’t be boarding the flight to the Caribbean islands next month as the selectors made a bold choice by picking uncapped youngsters like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. According to Gavaskar, Pujara has been the victim of other batters’ failures and should have been given an opportunity for the tour.

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<h2>Gavaskar fumes at selectors</h2>

"Why has he been dropped? Why has he been made the scapegoat for our batting failures. He has been a loyal servant of Indian cricket. A loyal and quiet servant. A loyal and quiet achiever. But because he does not have millions of followers on platforms who will make a noise in case he gets dropped, you drop him. That is something beyond understanding. What is the criteria of dropping him and keeping the others who failed? I do not know because nowadays, there is no media interaction with the selection committee chairman," Gavaskar said in an interview.

Pujara, 35, was dropped in favour of young and upcoming talents like Ruturaj and Jaiswal, but Gavaskar was critical of the selectors. While the attention was on the future, the selectors did not even pick&nbsp;up Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in red-hot form in the domestic circuit. He has been made to wait further for his international debut.

The Saurashtra batter on the other hand had a poor World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval earlier this month. Despite spending the majority of the time in English conditions, the veteran batter only contributed an aggregate of 41 runs. While he was no way near his best in the WTC final, Gavaskar thinks he was not the batter who had failed miserably.

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<h2>Pujara not the only failure</h2>

"He has been playing country cricket. So, he has played a lot of red-call cricket and he knows what it is about. Today, people can play till they are 39-40 years old and as long as you are producing runs, I do not think age should be a factor. Apart from (Ajinkya) Rahane, the batting completely failed. Why Pujara has been made the fall guy is something the selectors will have to explain," he added.

The Indian team will begin its quest for glory in the Caribbean Islands on July 12 as they will look to start the next WTC campaign on a high. Rohit Sharma, despite in a poor run of form, will lead the team while Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the deputy to his fellow Mumbaikar.

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Former India captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar is furious over the decision of the selector's panel of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after they announced the squad for the West Indies tour on Friday, June 23.

Former India captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar is furious over the decision of the selector's panel of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after they announced the squad for the West Indies tour on Friday, June 23. Much to the surprise of everyone, veteran star Cheteshwar Pujara won’t be boarding the flight to the Caribbean islands next month as the selectors made a bold choice by picking uncapped youngsters like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. According to Gavaskar, Pujara has been the victim of other batters’ failures and should have been given an opportunity for the tour. NEWS - India’s squads for West Indies Tests and ODI series announced. TEST Squad: Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd.… pic.twitter.com/w6IzLEhy63 — BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2023 × Gavaskar fumes at selectors "Why has he been dropped? Why has he been made the scapegoat for our batting failures. He has been a loyal servant of Indian cricket. A loyal and quiet servant. A loyal and quiet achiever. But because he does not have millions of followers on platforms who will make a noise in case he gets dropped, you drop him. That is something beyond understanding. What is the criteria of dropping him and keeping the others who failed? I do not know because nowadays, there is no media interaction with the selection committee chairman," Gavaskar said in an interview. Pujara, 35, was dropped in favour of young and upcoming talents like Ruturaj and Jaiswal, but Gavaskar was critical of the selectors. While the attention was on the future, the selectors did not even pick up Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in red-hot form in the domestic circuit. He has been made to wait further for his international debut. The Saurashtra batter on the other hand had a poor World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval earlier this month. Despite spending the majority of the time in English conditions, the veteran batter only contributed an aggregate of 41 runs. While he was no way near his best in the WTC final, Gavaskar thinks he was not the batter who had failed miserably. ALSO READ | Ashes 2023: Zak Crawley makes BOLD prediction for Lord's Test, predicts England will win by THIS margin Pujara not the only failure "He has been playing country cricket. So, he has played a lot of red-call cricket and he knows what it is about. Today, people can play till they are 39-40 years old and as long as you are producing runs, I do not think age should be a factor. Apart from (Ajinkya) Rahane, the batting completely failed. Why Pujara has been made the fall guy is something the selectors will have to explain," he added. The Indian team will begin its quest for glory in the Caribbean Islands on July 12 as they will look to start the next WTC campaign on a high. Rohit Sharma, despite in a poor run of form, will lead the team while Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the deputy to his fellow Mumbaikar. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs WI Series: Sunil Gavaskar FURIOUS at selectors for dropping Pujara, says 'he has been made scapegoat'

Mumbai Ranji team’s star batter and Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and his family were full of emotions on his&nbsp;being named in India’s Test squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies. The selectors announced the squad for India’s tour of West Indies on Friday, June 23 with Jaiswal one of the uncapped players named in the squad. He will be joined by the uncapped contingent of Mukesh Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad while Navdeep Saini made a surprise return to the Test team.

<h2>Jaiswal’s father full of emotions</h2>

"My father started crying. I have not yet met my mother [since the announcement], I am going to see her in some time. I was out from the morning, had a practice session as well as some other work," Jaiswal told PTI in an interview in Mumbai on Friday.

"I am feeling good, I will try to do my best. I am excited but at the same time I just want to go out and express myself."

The star batter at just 21 has taken the domestic circuit by storm and scored nine hundreds in 15 first-class matches. In this period,&nbsp;he has scored 845 runs at an average of 80.21. He did not stop there as he continued his impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season where he ended with the most runs by an uncapped Indian player.

In 14 IPL matches, Jaiswal scored 625 runs and scored the fastest fifty in IPL history in just 13 balls during the 2023 season.

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"I was a little nervous, till the time you do not get to know that your name is there in the team, there are butterflies. But it is a good feeling. My preparations have been going well and I got to interact a lot with the senior players [during the WTC final]. The conversation has been very simple - to focus on my work. I learned from them that in the end, it is all about you, how you take it going forward," Jaiswal added.

The Indian team will begin its quest for glory in the Caribbean Islands on July 12 as they will look to start the next WTC campaign on a high. Rohit Sharma, despite in a poor run of form, will lead the team while Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the deputy to his fellow Mumbaikar.

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Mumbai Ranji team’s star batter and Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and his family were full of emotions on his being named in India’s Test squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.

Mumbai Ranji team’s star batter and Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and his family were full of emotions on his being named in India’s Test squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies. The selectors announced the squad for India’s tour of West Indies on Friday, June 23 with Jaiswal one of the uncapped players named in the squad. He will be joined by the uncapped contingent of Mukesh Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad while Navdeep Saini made a surprise return to the Test team. Jaiswal’s father full of emotions "My father started crying. I have not yet met my mother [since the announcement], I am going to see her in some time. I was out from the morning, had a practice session as well as some other work," Jaiswal told PTI in an interview in Mumbai on Friday. "I am feeling good, I will try to do my best. I am excited but at the same time I just want to go out and express myself." The star batter at just 21 has taken the domestic circuit by storm and scored nine hundreds in 15 first-class matches. In this period, he has scored 845 runs at an average of 80.21. He did not stop there as he continued his impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season where he ended with the most runs by an uncapped Indian player. In 14 IPL matches, Jaiswal scored 625 runs and scored the fastest fifty in IPL history in just 13 balls during the 2023 season. ALSO READ | Ashes 2023: Zak Crawley makes BOLD prediction for Lord's Test, predicts England will win by THIS margin "I was a little nervous, till the time you do not get to know that your name is there in the team, there are butterflies. But it is a good feeling. My preparations have been going well and I got to interact a lot with the senior players [during the WTC final]. The conversation has been very simple - to focus on my work. I learned from them that in the end, it is all about you, how you take it going forward," Jaiswal added. The Indian team will begin its quest for glory in the Caribbean Islands on July 12 as they will look to start the next WTC campaign on a high. Rohit Sharma, despite in a poor run of form, will lead the team while Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the deputy to his fellow Mumbaikar. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs WI Series: Yashasvi Jaiswal shares emotional moment after Test call-up, 'my father started crying'

Cheteshwar Pujara has once again hit the headlines just weeks after his off-show in the World Test Championship (WTC) final in Oval. The veteran Indian star was dropped from the Indian team contingent for the West Indies tour where Rohit Sharma’s men are scheduled to play two Test matches. Interestingly, in a shocking reveal made by a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source, Pujara’s fate was sealed with the Indian team was therefore dropped from the touring party to the Caribbean islands.

<h2>Big reveal by BCCI source</h2>

"Once he failed in Australia series at home, there was very little chance for him but selectors didn't want to change things ahead of WTC final," a BCCI source in know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity.&nbsp;

The Saurashtra&nbsp;batter scored an aggregate 41 runs in the WTC final but much to the surprise was axed from the team while another veteran star Ajinkya Rahane was promoted to the deputy spot for Rohit Sharma. Rahane missed out on a hundred in the first innings of the WTC final as he got out for 89 while he scored 46 in the second innings. As a result of that performance, Rahane retained his place in the Indian team while Pujara was dropped.

"Twin failures at Oval sealed his fate. SS Das was in London for WTC final. He must have had a word with head coach Rahul Dravid and intimated his panel's thought-process post final," the source added.

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<h2>Pujara dropped in favour of youngsters</h2>

Pujara, 35, was dropped in favour of young and upcoming talents like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. While the attention was on the future, the selectors still made a bold decision by not picking up Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in red-hot form in the domestic circuit. He has been made to wait for his international debut.

The Indian team will begin its quest for glory at the Caribbean Islands on July 12 as they will look to start the next WTC campaign on a high. Rohit Sharma, despite in a poor run of form as the skipper of the side, will lead the team while Ajinkya Rahane surprisingly has been named as the deputy to his fellow Mumbaikar.

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Cheteshwar Pujara has once again hit the headlines just weeks after his off-show in the World Test Championship (WTC) final in Oval. The veteran Indian star was dropped from the Indian team contingent for the West Indies tour where Rohit Sharma’s men are scheduled to play two Test matches.

Cheteshwar Pujara has once again hit the headlines just weeks after his off-show in the World Test Championship (WTC) final in Oval. The veteran Indian star was dropped from the Indian team contingent for the West Indies tour where Rohit Sharma’s men are scheduled to play two Test matches. Interestingly, in a shocking reveal made by a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source, Pujara’s fate was sealed with the Indian team was therefore dropped from the touring party to the Caribbean islands. Big reveal by BCCI source "Once he failed in Australia series at home, there was very little chance for him but selectors didn't want to change things ahead of WTC final," a BCCI source in know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity. The Saurashtra batter scored an aggregate 41 runs in the WTC final but much to the surprise was axed from the team while another veteran star Ajinkya Rahane was promoted to the deputy spot for Rohit Sharma. Rahane missed out on a hundred in the first innings of the WTC final as he got out for 89 while he scored 46 in the second innings. As a result of that performance, Rahane retained his place in the Indian team while Pujara was dropped. "Twin failures at Oval sealed his fate. SS Das was in London for WTC final. He must have had a word with head coach Rahul Dravid and intimated his panel's thought-process post final," the source added. ALSO READ | IND vs WI Series: Sunil Gavaskar FURIOUS at selectors for dropping Pujara, says 'he has been made scapegoat' Pujara dropped in favour of youngsters Pujara, 35, was dropped in favour of young and upcoming talents like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal. While the attention was on the future, the selectors still made a bold decision by not picking up Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in red-hot form in the domestic circuit. He has been made to wait for his international debut. The Indian team will begin its quest for glory at the Caribbean Islands on July 12 as they will look to start the next WTC campaign on a high. Rohit Sharma, despite in a poor run of form as the skipper of the side, will lead the team while Ajinkya Rahane surprisingly has been named as the deputy to his fellow Mumbaikar. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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