with Asia Cup 2025 coming to an end, India The New World Test Championship (WTC) is ready to start his first assignment against the cycle West indiesTwo-Match test series, in Ahmedabad on 2 October, points Shubman GillThe young woman outing as a test captain on the land of the house. While the official squad is expected to be announced soon from the BCCI Selection Committee, let us predict the 15-member lineup that balances youth, experience and form.
Karun Nair is likely to remember, Devdutt is set to remember the dad
It is expected that the selection committee may move forward Karun NairWho struggled England Average on an average tour with an average of 205 runs. At the age of 33, his position as India’s long -term number 3 seems suspicious. In contrast, Devdutt PadikkalVipul run-scoring in domestic circuit, highlighted at an average of 111.5 at an average of 223 runs Duleep TrophyHas pushed his case hard. Their inclusion will add a left -handed option to India’s top order, which will balance the batting lineup.
Meanwhile, despite inconsistent returns in England, Sai is likely to be supported by reforms management management. Against his composed innings Australia A Sambhavna ensures its place in the squad earlier this year.
Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management and absence of Rishabh Pant
The biggest thing is one of the points Jasprit BumrahPossible comfort. Star Pacer has shown only 12 out of India’s 48 home tests in only 12, in which management often preserves them for hard assignments or foreign tourism. Against the lower location of the West Indies, it is highly likely that he will sit out to manage his charge.
In another development, Rishabh Pant The BCCI Center is still undergoing rehabilitation at the Center of Excellence after being reportedly maintained. Open the door for their absence Dhruv Jurall To handle as a wicketkeeper of first choice. Juraral impressed in the England series and will be supported Narayan JagadisinWhich is in sizzling form with 313 runs in its last three innings, which is more than an average of above 100.
Spinner and all -round option
In India conditions, the return of spin-beverages will be seen. Exer PatelThose who missed the England range due to seam-friendly conditions are expected to return. He will make a spin trio together Ravindra jadeja And Kuldeep Yadavwith Washington beautiful Also providing an off-spin option and depth of batting.
Shreyas Iyer returns under spotlight
Another major discussion is the return of the point Shreyas IyerThe right -handed batsman last played a Test in February 2024, but recently India was given Captain A against Australia A. Despite remembering the second informal test, no injury is worried, causing their return to the senior setup.
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Expectations of Sarfaraz Khan’s withdrawal of injury
On the other hand, Sarfaraz KhanWhich was widely considered as Frontner for the Middle-Order Batting Slot in India’s Test Squad, a shock. Vipul Run-Getter raised during a quadriseples injury Buchi Babu The tournament, which has threatened their return opportunities. Sarfaraz was on the radar of the selectors for his frequent red balls performance in domestic cricket, but the untimely injury means that the selectors can see elsewhere for stability in the middle order.
The West Indies team is expected to come to India on 24 September. The first test will be played from October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, while the second and final test is scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi starting from October 10.
Bharat Squad for West Indies Test – predicted
Shubman Gill (C), Yashsvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurlel (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer, Sai Sudarshan, Narayan Jagadisin (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundali, Mohammad Patel
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