When will India announce the Squad for West Indies tour of India 2025
With the Asia Cup 2025 nearing its end, India team is set to gear up for another cricketing event in the test format of a 2-game test series against West Indies. After a decent yet underwhelming test series ended against England. Here’s India squad announced update for West Indies tour of India 2025. So Let’s take a look at When will India announce the Squad?.
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Tour Schedule and Format
The West Indies tour of India in 2025 marks a key fixture in the 2025-26 home season, featuring a two-match Test series under the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. The first Test begins on October 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the second scheduled from October 10 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Both matches start at 9:30 AM IST, promising intense red-ball action. This series represents India’s first home campaign under new Test captain Shubman Gill, following his leadership in the recent 2-2 draw against England abroad. The tour highlights India’s dominance over West Indies, who haven’t won a Test against them since 2002, amid a 16-2 record in 30 matches since 2001.
Squad Announcement Timeline
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the Indian squad for the Test series will be announced on either September 23 or 24, 2025. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia revealed the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will hold an online meeting on these dates to finalize the 15-17 member panel.
No press conference is planned; the squad list will be released via BCCI’s official website and social media handles. This timing aligns with the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage, allowing selectors to assess current form before the tight turnaround only three days post the September 28 final to the series opener.
Key Selection Factors and Expectations
Selectors face pivotal decisions, balancing Asia Cup performances with long-term WTC needs. Shubman Gill is set to captain, with likely inclusions of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul for their recent consistency. Rishabh Pant’s fitness post-toe fracture is under scrutiny, potentially paving the way for Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeeper.
Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for the home series, emphasizing workload management, while emerging talents like Nitish Reddy could earn spots. West Indies, led by Roston Chase, boast a potent pace attack with Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph, setting up a challenging contest despite India’s favoritism.
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