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IND v WI Test 2025: India Announced Test Squad, Begins October 2nd
Updated - 26-SEP-2025 9:2 IST
On 25 September, the BCCI announced the 15-member Indian test squard against the West Indies series 2025. The test series will be part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 edition. This is the one test series India will be playing at home.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: The All-round Recall
Right-handed batting all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who bowls medium pace, has been out since the England tour because of a knee ailment. Halfway through that series, he was forced out due to an injury. Selectors have expressed confidence in his dual skills and future contribution with both bat and ball now that he is fully recovered.
Devdutt Padikkal: An Opening Return
The main pillars of Devdutt Padikkal's comeback are opportunity and form.
His case for selection was strengthened by his strong performance in both domestic and India A matches, which included a memorable 150 in a four-day encounter against Australia A.
Key Observations & Challenges
- Phase of change: Under Shubman Gill, this is India's first home Test series, ushering in a new era of leadership.
- Impact on injuries: One major adjustment is that Pant is no longer available, and someone else must put on the gloves.
- Balance of selection: The team keeps spin depth appropriate for Indian conditions while adding new players (Padikkal, Nitish Reddy).
- Expectations vs West Indies’ challenge: India are heavy favourites at home, but the visitors will want to disturb the hosts, especially with results influencing the Test Championship rankings.
India Test Squad For West Indies Test Series 2025
Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Ravindra Jadeja (vc), 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, Prasidh Krishna.