Overview

• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said selectors will meet online on September 23 or 24, with the squad announcement expected within two to three days.
• Multiple outlets citing Dainik Jagran report Rishabh Pant needs three to four more weeks to recover, making him likely to miss the West Indies Tests and the Australia white-ball tour.
• Dhruv Jurel is widely projected as the first-choice wicketkeeper for the series, with Narayan Jagadeesan viewed as the likely backup.
• Cricket West Indies confirmed a six-day training camp in Ahmedabad from September 24–29 ahead of the opening Test on October 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium, with the second Test set for October 10–14 in Delhi.
• West Indies named a touring squad led by Roston Chase featuring vice-captain Jomel Warrican and a maiden call-up for left-arm spinner Khary Pierre alongside a seam-heavy attack.