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India to host West Indies for a two-match Test series from October 2. As told by the BCCI secretary, the Indian squad will be announced in the next 2-3 days.
Team India is scheduled to host West Indies for a Test series after the Asia Cup. On Sunday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia informed the media that the squad of the upcoming two-match Test series will be announced within the next two to three days
“The selection for the Indian Test team for the upcoming Test series against West Indies will be done on Sept 23 or 24… selection meeting will be online,” Saikia told reporters at the BCCI headquarters on Sunday.
The first Test begins on October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, followed by the second Test from October 10 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This series marks India’s first home campaign under new Test skipper Shubman Gill, who led the team to a 2-2 draw in the recent five-match series in England.
The West Indies have bolstered their squad with the return of experienced batsmen Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze, while left-arm spinner Khary Pierre earns his maiden call-up. Head coach Daren Sammy explained that Chanderpaul’s inclusion aims to strengthen the top order, which has struggled recently, while Athanaze has been selected for his proven ability against spin.
“The return of Tagenarine Chanderpaul is to help transform our fortunes at the top of the order given the recent struggles, with Alick Athanaze being added for his strengths and qualities against spin bowling,” Sammy said.
Pierre has been drafted in as a second spinner, with conditions expected to favor spin bowling. Meanwhile, fellow left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has been rested to manage workload and prepare for the busy limited-overs calendar, including the upcoming T20 World Cup in February-March.
West Indies, ranked eighth in Tests, face a tough challenge against the fourth-ranked Indian side.
West Indies squad: Roston Chase (capt), Jomel Warrican (vice-capt), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales
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