The India National Cricket Team is currently gearing up for the Super Four round in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, while the selectors are preparing to select the squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies at home.
Some players from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad are expected to be selected in the Test squad for the upcoming home series against the West Indies. Amidst the Asia Cup 2025 actions, the Indian selectors have been closely watching the ongoing unofficial Test series between India A and Australia A at home.
India prepares for Asia Cup 2025 Super Four while selectors ready to announce Test squad
The first unofficial Test match already ended in a draw at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, where the second and final unofficial Test will get underway on September 23. After the red ball games, India A and Australia A will also play a three-match unofficial ODI series in Kanpur.
But it seems that the Indian selectors are ready to pick the team for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies, and performers for India A in the first red ball game against Australia A will be seriously in contention for the selection.
Devdutt Padikkal (150) and Dhruv Jurel (140) impressed one and all with their stunning batting display against Australia. A. Narayan Jagadeesan (64) and Sai Sudharsan (73) also impressed with brilliant fifties, but India Captain Shreyas Iyer had a forgetful outing in Lucknow.
India set to announce squad for West Indies Test Series on September 23 or 24
Meanwhile, the Indian selectors are set to announce the squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies on September 23 or 24. A Sportstar journalist posted, X: “The squad for the West Indies Test series could be picked on September 23 or 24.”
The Indian squad is set to assemble in Ahmedabad by September 29, just a day after the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai. The India-West Indies series will get underway on October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the second and final Test to be held in Delhi from October 10.
India likely to pick spin-loaded squad for West Indies Tests
This test series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, making every game crucial for both the India and West Indies teams. India is expected to rely on a strong spin attack while keeping the team balanced with all-rounders and a solid batting lineup.
Jasprit Bumrah might be rested to manage his workload, while Shreyas Iyer could make a comeback despite his failure against Australia A in the first red-ball game.
On the other hand, the West Indies has already announced the squad for the India Tests. They will hold a six-day training camp in Ahmedabad to prepare for the tough series in India.
West Indies squad for India Test series:
Roston Chase (C), Jomel Warrican (VC), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Brandon King.