The West Indies have officially named their squad for the forthcoming two-Test series against India. Seasoned all-rounder Roston Chase will steer the team as captain, with left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican stepping in as his vice-captain.
This carefully selected squad blends experienced players with promising young talent. Among those featured are Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, and Shamar Joseph, alongside emerging prospects like Kevlon Anderson and Tevin Imlach. This mix is expected to bring both stability and dynamic energy to the team’s red-ball challenge.
The Test series is set to kick off India’s extensive 2025 home season. The first Test will be held in Ahmedabad from October 2nd to 6th, followed by the second Test in Kolkata from October 10th to 14th.
For the West Indies, this series is a crucial opportunity to make a significant statement and begin a rebuilding phase in Test cricket.
West Indies squad for India Test series:
- Roston Chase (Captain)
- Jomel Warrican (Vice-Captain)
- Kevlon Anderson
- Alick Athanaze
- John Campbell
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul
- Justin Greaves
- Shai Hope
- Tevin Imlach
- Alzarri Joseph
- Shamar Joseph
- Brandon King
- Anderson Phillip
- Khary Pierre
- Jayden Seales
Following this Caribbean challenge, India’s home season continues with a high-profile, multi-format series against South Africa throughout November and December. The two-Test clash against South Africa commences in New Delhi on November 14th, with Guwahati making its Test debut on November 22nd.
The tour will then transition into three One Day Internationals (ODIs) hosted in Ranchi, Raipur, and Vizag, culminating in five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) across Cuttack, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad.
Adding to the excitement, India returns home as the reigning Champions Trophy titleholders, fresh from their 2025 victory in Pakistan. Rohit Sharma’s squad will be keen to leverage this momentum, while Roston Chase’s West Indies side will be fiercely motivated to deliver a strong performance against a formidable Indian team on their home turf. India last played a Test series against West Indies in 2023, securing a 1-0 away victory, making this upcoming contest an anticipated rematch for Chase’s determined team.