Indian selectors have been scheduled for a high-handed decision as they prepare to name the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match testing series against the West Indies, which begins in Ahmedabad on 2 October.
The Big Talking Point is a fight for the middle-order spot, with both Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal dying for a place in the 15-member squad in India.
National selectors will announce the team for the test series against the West Indies on Wednesday, September 24 after their online meeting.Karun Nair is unlikely to achieve another lifeline, in which the selectors have decided between Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal.
Battle for Middle Order Spot gets hot between Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal
Padikkal comes in recording after its sublime form. He recently broke a magnificent 150 for India in the first red-ball game against Australia A and before that the Duleep Trophy had scored a half-century for the South region in 2025. He has already done some tests for India,
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Although, due to dignity injury, he missed the tour of England, but his recent performance confirmed his return to India. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer is struggling in red-ball cricket. Mumbaikar was rejected cheaply in the 2025 Dalip Trophy game and first scored and managed in India in India in the match against Australia A.
Adding the play, Shreyas Iyer took out the second red-ball match against Australia A, citing personal reasons, and the vice-captain, Dhruv Jurlel had to take three responsibilities. In particular, Shreyas was made a captain with a look at home tests.
Devdutt Padikkal ahead of Shreyas Iyer in Hunt for Test Spot
Despite this, Iyer remains in the test reconing, but the dignity feels that there is an edge for the upcoming two-match test series against the West Indies.
A Revxports report wrote: “Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal are in the fray at the cost of Karun Nair. Despite their red balls struggles, Shreyas remains in Test Recking. However, Padikal has seen his nose in front.”
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Dhruv Jurlel first choice wicketkeeper, N Jagadisin backup for West Indies Test
Meanwhile, the wicketkeeping department has already been decided. Rishabh Pant will remember the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, and Dhruv Jurlel is expected to be the first choice of the keeper, in which N. There is a possibility of backup for the youth with Jagadisin.
N Jagdisin impressed during the final test in England and scored a half -century in a game against Australia in IndiaWell, Abhimanyu Ishwaran can also get the node if the selectors look for a reserved opener. The rest of the team has already finalized.
India’s pace attack depends on the availability of Jasprit Bumrah
Shubman Gill, Yashsvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Mohammad Sirj, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar and Exer Patel will remain part of the test side. The pace department will depend on the availability of Jasprit Bumrah. Considering the workload management, Bumrah, who is currently playing in the Asia Cup 2025, is unlikely to play both tests.
Harshit Rana and Prasad Krishna can also be selected as a backup option. The selectors can also consider a surprising left hand seamor to add diversity to India’s bowling attack.
In particular, the upcoming selection meeting two outgoing selectors, S. Sharath and Subroto will be final for Banerjee. On September 28, Pragian Ojha and RP Singh are ready to replace them after BCCI’s AGM.
