IND vs WI: Indian team announced for Test series against West Indies, this star player did not get a place

India Squad Announcement for West Indies Tests: The Indian team has been announced today for the two-Test series against West Indies.

India's Test squad vs West Indies: The Indian team has been announced for the two Test matches against the West Indies (IND vs WI Test Series). The Indian team will play a two-Test series against the West Indies in the first week of October. N. Jagadeesan has been included in the team as a substitute wicketkeeper. Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed vice-captain. Devdutt Padikkal has also been included in India's Test team. Shreyas Iyer has not been included in the Indian team for the Test series. In fact, Iyer had written a letter to the BCCI informing them about his back problem.

Jadeja became the vice-captain

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been named vice-captain for the Test series. Jadeja has been appointed vice-captain of the Indian cricket Test team due to Pant's injury. There was considerable speculation about whether Jadeja would play in the series. Manav Suthar was also among the few names in the running to join the team if the veteran player was rested.

Karun Nair dropped from the team

Karun Nair, who failed to make an impact in the Test series against England, has not been included in the squad. Experienced all-rounder Shardul Thakur has also been dropped from the squad against the West Indies . Nair managed only one half-century in the Test series against England.

Ajit Agarkar on Shreyas Iyer:

"Shreyas is a senior player, having also captained India A. We are trying to find leadership qualities in many players. Unfortunately, he will not be available due to his fitness. Above all, we want him to play and play well."

Indian team for the Test series

🚨 Presenting #TeamIndia's squad for the West Indies Test series 🔽#INDvWI | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/S4D5mDGJNN

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 25, 2025

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadeesan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav

RCB star's luck opens up

Devdutt Padikkal has been included in the Indian Test team. Padikkal recently scored 150 runs in the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow. Padikkal plays for RCB in the IPL.

Highlights of India's squad for Test series vs West Indies

- Jadeja becomes vice-captain
- Pant is still not fit for the series -
Devdutt Padikkal returns
- Nitish Reddy returns
- Karun Nair is out
- Jagadeesan joins the team as the second wicketkeeper
- Bumrah, Siraj, and Prasidh are the three main pacers in the squad.

West Indies Test Team vs India

Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican (vice-captain), Kevelon Anderson, Alick Athanase, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales

India vs West Indies Test Series Schedule

Test Match	date	Venue	Time (IST)
First Test	2 to 6 October 2025	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	9:30 AM
Second Test	October 10 to 14, 2025	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	9:30 AM