Overview

• Selectors are slated to meet on September 24 to choose a 15 for the two-Test series that begins October 2 in Ahmedabad and concludes in Delhi from October 10–14.
• Multiple reports say Rishabh Pant will miss the series with a fractured foot, with Dhruv Jurel expected to keep and N. Jagadeesan viewed as backup.
• Karun Nair is widely tipped to be left out after a modest England return, while Devdutt Padikkal strengthens his claim with a recent 150 for India A.
• Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested for workload management following the Asia Cup, positioning Mohammed Siraj to lead the pace attack with spots open for options such as Akash Deep or Prasidh Krishna, subject to fitness calls.
• West Indies have reportedly rested lead spinner Gudakesh Motie and recalled opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul for their first Test tour of India since 2018.