India’s Squad for Home Tests vs West Indies: Full List

India unveils a balanced 15 for the home Tests against West Indies, led by Shubman Gill with Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. The squad blends youth and experience: Jaiswal, Rahul, Sai Sudharsan and Padikkal bolster the batting; Jurel/Jagadeesan cover the gloves; Bumrah, Siraj and Prasidh headline pace; Jadeja, Axar, Washington and Kuldeep provide varied spin. Expect solid platforms, relentless bowling, and classic home dominance.

India's Squad for the Home Test Series Against West Indies

BCCI announced India's Squad for the Home Test Series Against West Indies. India has named a balanced 15-man squad for the two-Test home series against the West Indies. The mix is fresh but steady, with proven names and a few rising stars. Shubman Gill leads the side, while Ravindra Jadeja steps in as vice-captain. Two venues are on the cards: Ahmedabad for the opener and Delhi for the second Test. Expect packed stands, turn from day three, and long batting sessions that set the tone.

Full India Test Squad

Here are the names of India's full squad for the Home Test Series against West Indies:

Squads: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, N Jagadeesan (wk)

Why this group works

 Leadership looks settled. Gill brings sharp intent and calm judgment. Jadeja adds experience, control, and match awareness—ideal on home pitches. The batting core strikes a balance between flair and stability. Jaiswal can set the early tempo. Rahul offers game management. Sai Sudharsan and Padikkal bring form and hunger to the middle order.

Wicketkeeping options

 With Rishabh Pant unavailable, the gloves are likely to be between Dhruv Jurel and N Jagadeesan. Jurel's compact technique and tidy keeping make him a strong starter. Jagadeesan adds depth and flexibility if conditions or workload demand a switch.

Pace attack with bite

Jasprit Bumrah leads a fast-bowling group that can strike with the new ball and hold shape later. Mohammed Siraj is relentless on length. Prasidh Krishna adds bounce. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy gives the XI extra overs without sacrificing batting depth.

Spin variety at home

 This is India's most significant edge. Jadeja's accuracy, Axar Patel's stump-to-stump threat, Washington Sundar's off-spin control, and Kuldeep Yadav's wrist-spin give four distinct looks. That variety lets India attack right- and left-handers and shape fields for wickets, not just control.

India vs West indies Schedule

1st Test: Ahmedabad()

2nd Test: Delhi ()

Predicted Playing XI for 1st Test

 Jaiswal, Gill (C), Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Padikkal, Jadeja (VC), Jurel (wk), Axar/Washington, Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep.

Conclusion

 India's squad is built for home success: strong top-order options, a deep spin cart, and a pace unit that can crack open sessions. If the openers lay platforms and the spinners hit their rhythm, the hosts should control long stretches of play. Expect classic India vs. West Indies Test cricket—disciplined bowling, patient batting, and innovative use of conditions.