The West Indies cricket board has officially unveiled its squad for the eagerly awaited two-Test series against India. All-rounder Roston Chase has been appointed captain, with seasoned left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican serving as his vice-captain.
This formidable squad brings together a mix of experienced players and exciting new talent. Notable inclusions feature Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, and Shamar Joseph, who will be joined by promising newcomers like Kevlon Anderson and Tevin Imlach.
This Test series signals the beginning of India’s action-packed 2025 home season. The first Test is set to unfold in Ahmedabad from October 2nd to 6th, followed by the second match in Kolkata between October 10th and 14th.
For the West Indies, this series offers a crucial opportunity to reinvigorate their performance in red-ball cricket and lay a strong foundation for the future.
The full West Indies squad for the India Test series is: Roston Chase (Captain), Warrican (Vice-Captain), Kevlon Anderson, Athanaze, Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Greaves, Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri, Shamar, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Seales.
After the West Indies series, India’s packed home schedule continues with a major multi-format series against South Africa throughout November and December. This tour kicks off with two Test matches: the first in New Delhi on November 14th, and the second, a historic inaugural Test for Guwahati, starting November 22nd. The series will then transition into three One Day Internationals held in Ranchi, Raipur, and Vizag, culminating in five Twenty20 Internationals across Cuttack, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad.
Adding to the excitement, India returns to home soil as the reigning Champions Trophy titleholders, having recently clinched victory in Pakistan in 2025. Rohit Sharma’s squad will be keen to extend their winning momentum, while the West Indies are determined to forge a new, successful chapter in their cricketing journey.
The last Test encounter between these two nations was in 2023, where India secured an away series win of 1-0. Now, Roston Chase’s side will be driven to deliver a more challenging performance against a powerful Indian team on their home turf.