Team India's squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies is expected to be announced on September 23rd or 24th. The fate of veteran batsman Shreyas Iyer could be decided on this day. Furthermore, all eyes will be on four Indian players playing for India A against Australia A.
IND vs WI: India A captain Shreyas Iyer is attempting to make a comeback to the Indian team. Despite his impressive performance in the Champions Trophy, he was not included in the squad for the England tour. Subsequently, he was also not selected for the Asia Cup squad. Now, his focus is on the two-Test series next month. He may return to Team India for this series. Reports suggest the Indian squad may be announced on September 23rd or 24th, during the Asia Cup.
Will Shreyas Iyer find a place in the team?
Shreyas Iyer may return to the Indian team for the two-Test series against the West Indies, although his current form is not that good. Following the Duleep Trophy, his bat failed to perform well in the first unofficial match against Australia A, scoring only 8 runs. In the Duleep Trophy semi-final, he was dismissed for just 25 and 12 runs respectively.
India A batsman Devdutt Padikkal and wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel scored brilliant centuries in the first match against Australia A. Following this, there is hope that Padikkal may also be selected in the Indian team. Narayan Jagadeesan may also find a place in Team India. He scored a half-century in the first match against Australia A. Abhimanyu Easwaran will also be in focus.
Team announcement on this day
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies. According to reports, he revealed that the team could be announced on September 23rd or 24th. During this period, two new selectors, RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha, may replace two of the current selection committee members. This meeting may be held online.
The series against the West Indies will begin on October 2nd.
This will be Team India's first home series in the 2025-27 World Test Championship. Led by Shubman Gill, the Indian team tied the five-Test series against England 2-2. Now, Team India will look to further strengthen its position in the WTC by winning against the West Indies.
The West Indies have already announced their squad for this series. Roston Chase has been appointed as the captain. To prepare for the series against India, the visiting team will hold a six-day camp in Ahmedabad from September 24th to 29th.