India vs West Indies 2025 Test Series Best Squad and Players List
Check out the best predicted squad and players list for the India vs West Indies 2025 Test series, set to clash this October.
The Indian team is currently busy in the ongoing T20 format Asia Cup 2025. Even as the quality of the teams seems way poorer compared to the Indian team, the BCCI still decided to send the strongest team for the competition. As was expected, the Indian team has dominated both matches so far, including the Pakistan clash, which also went one way. Even if BCCI had decided to send a B team here, the result would still have been the same.
Nevertheless, as soon as the Asia Cup concludes, the Indian team will be gearing up for the Test contest as the West Indies tour India for a 2-match Test series. The Test series is a part of the WTC 2025-27 cycle, and this will be Team India’s second Test series in this WTC cycle. The first series against England ended as a draw, 2-2, and that felt a fair result for both teams. However, for the upcoming West Indies series, India need to win 2-0 to be able to have a good shot at the WTC final.
This is the reason what squad Team India selects becomes very crucial. Unlike the England Test series, which was played away from home, the West Indies series will be played at home. Hence, the squad may see a few changes, especially in the bowling department. So, as we wait for the Test series to begin, let’s, in the meantime, review the players’ list for the Indian Cricket Team, and find out the best predicted squad for the India vs West Indies 2025 Test series.
India vs West Indies 2025 Test Squad Decoded
The biggest question while selecting the squad for the India vs West Indies Test series shall be whether India decide to rest Jasprit Bumrah or not. Bumrah has been playing continuous cricket for the last few months. He is even participating in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. However, since the series is played at home, and since the West Indies isn’t of the same quality as Australia or England, India can decide to rest Bumrah for the 2-match series.
If Bumrah is rested, which ideally he will, then which fast bowlers does Team India select becomes interesting. Ideally, the pace bowling should be the same as that played in England; however, India may not select more than 3 options. So, leaving Jasprit Bumrah aside, expect the Indian team to select Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. There is also a possibility of seeing Anshul Kamboj, but India may opt against selecting four pacers.
With three pacers being a decent number to select at home, the rest of the bowling should be filled with spinners, and India will look at four possible options to fill this role. While Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar, who were also a part of the England tour, should be selected without a second thought, the fourth spin option should mostly see India opting for the left-arm spin of Harsh Dubey. Harsh will be a good backup for Jadeja, and if needed, can fill in for his position.
Will Shreyas Iyer be back?
The other important question for the Indian team will be whether Shreyas Iyer makes a comeback at home. Shreyas, as we know, has been out of the Indian Test team for quite some time now. However, he is currently leading the India A team, and if we look at the cues, he might make it to the Indian team for the West Indies series. This also means Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar will once again be ignored, irrespective of their strong performances.
Aside from Iyer, another key question for the Indian team will be whether Rishabh Pant regains fitness ahead of the West Indies series. Pant has started training at the NCA, and these are positive signs for the Indian team. With around a month still left for the India vs West Indies Test series, expect Rishabh Pant to regain full fitness, and be back in the Test team. If BCCI doesn’t decide to risk Pant’s return, N Jagadeesan shall be the backup wicket-keeper in the side.
Another question for debate will be whether India decide to continue with Karun Nair. Nair, who made a comeback in the England tour, hasn’t quite made a mark in the opportunities he got. After a few games, he was dropped from the team, before making a comeback in the 5th Test match. He did score a fifty, so it will be interesting to see if India decide to continue with him. If Nair isn’t in contention, India may look at Devdutt Padikkal for the middle-order role.
India vs West Indies 2025 Test Series Best Squad and Players List
Batters
- Karun Nair
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Wicket-keepers
- Dhruv Jurel
- Rishabh Pant
All-rounders
- Harsh Dubey
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
Bowlers
- Akash Deep
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
So, that’s about the best predicted squad and players list for Team India for the 2025 Test series vs West Indies. Overall, expect India to select a 15-member squad with a focus more on spinners than pacers. Jasprit Bumrah should be rested, while Pant should regain full fitness ahead of the series. Shreyas Iyer can be a surprise inclusion, whereas India may persist with Karun Nair for one more tour. Meanwhile, here’s the complete fixtures list for the India vs West Indies 2025 Test series.
India vs West Indies 2025 Test Series Schedule Fixtures
- 1st Test match, October 2-6, 2025 @ Ahmedabad
- 2nd Test match, October 10-14, 2025 @ Delhi
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