Overview

• India held their first training in Ahmedabad, with Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel resting while the rest of the squad practiced.
• Team management are weighing the final XI, including an extra batter or all‑round option, with Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel in contention based on conditions.
• Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said Bumrah is available and keen to play both Tests, though a last‑minute call for the opener is being considered because of the quick turnaround.
• Weakened West Indies ruled out pacers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph and drafted uncapped Johann Layne and left‑arm quick Jediah Blades, leaving Jayden Seales as the most experienced seamer.
• The two‑match World Test Championship series begins Oct 2 in Ahmedabad and moves to Delhi on Oct 10, with India strong favorites after recent form and home conditions.