Dubai: India have named Shubman Gill as captain and Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain for the upcoming home Test series against the West Indies, signaling a blend of youth and experience in the leadership ranks.
The move underscores India’s continued focus on grooming young talent while relying on seasoned campaigners to anchor the team.
The squad presents a balanced combination of experience and emerging talent. Gill, who has already impressed as a young leader, will captain a side featuring stalwarts like Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel, who bring proven match-winning abilities in both batting and bowling.
Alongside these veterans, India have invested in young prospects such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel, aiming to give them exposure.
The bowling attack sees the inclusion of pace options Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, along with Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel to provide spin variety and depth.
With this combination, India look to maintain a strong competitive edge in the Test arena while also building a core of players for the future.
The series against the West Indies promises to be a testing ground for both the established stars and the next generation of Indian cricket talent.
The full 15-man squad for the series is:
Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadeesan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav
