IND vs WI / Team India's squad for the Test series has been announced, with Nair ruled out; this player has returned

IND vs WI: The Indian cricket team is set to play a two-match Test series against the West Indies in the fourth edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) at home, starting October 2nd. The West Indies had already announced their squad for this series, and now the BCCI has announced the 15-member Indian team. Shubman Gill will captain the team for this series, while veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has also been included in the squad. However, Karun Nair has not been included in the team this time.

Devdutt Padikkal returns, Narayan Jagadeesan gets his first opportunity

Left-handed batsman Devdutt Padikkal has returned to the Indian squad, having been omitted from the recent Test series against England. Karun Nair, who returned to the Indian Test team after a long absence, has been excluded from this series due to his poor performance on the England tour.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who was injured during the England tour, has not yet fully recovered. In his absence, Dhruv Jurel will serve as the primary wicketkeeper, while Narayan Jagadeesan has been included in the Test squad for the second time. Jagadeesan was added to the Indian squad just before the Oval Test. Fast bowler Akash Deep has not been included in the squad for this series.

Ravindra Jadeja appointed vice-captain

Team India's experienced spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed vice-captain for this series. Jadeja will be joined by Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin bowling department. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will lead the fast bowling attack, while Prasidh Krishna has also been included in the squad.

Indian Squad Strategy and Balance

Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the Indian team appears balanced in this series. The batting lineup features a mix of young and experienced players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, and Devdutt Padikkal. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has also been included in the squad, providing depth in the middle order. In bowling, the experienced duo of Bumrah and Siraj, along with spinners like Jadeja, Axar, and Kuldeep, will pose a challenge to the West Indies batsmen on Indian pitches.

Indian squad for the 2-match Test series against the West Indies

• Captain: Shubman Gill
• Vice-captain: Ravindra Jadeja
• Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Narayan Jagadeesan.

Will India consolidate its position in the WTC?

This series against the West Indies is a great opportunity for the Indian team to consolidate its position in the WTC points table. India have an excellent record at home, and under Shubman Gill's captaincy, the team is poised to put on a strong performance in this series. This series will be a major challenge for the West Indies, who have struggled in Test cricket in recent years.