Overview

• The chief selector said Bumrah is "ready and keen" after a month-long break that included sitting out the fifth England Test and a spaced Asia Cup schedule.
• India named a 15-player squad led by Shubman Gill, with Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain and pace options including Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
• Workload calls will continue in consultation with physios and coaches, with Agarkar stressing the priority of the team alongside long-term care.
• The two Tests are scheduled for October 2 in Ahmedabad and October 10 in New Delhi, opening India’s home leg of the new WTC cycle.
• Devdutt Padikkal earned selection over Karun Nair, Abhimanyu Easwaran was overlooked, Rishabh Pant remains out for this series, and there was no fitness update on Mohammed Shami.