Overview
- The first Test runs from October 2–6 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the toss at 9:00 AM IST and play starting at 9:30 AM IST.
- In India, TV coverage is on Star Sports with live streaming on JioHotstar, while Willow TV (USA/Canada), TNT Sports (UK) and Fox Sports/Kayo (Australia) carry international broadcasts.
- Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar says Jasprit Bumrah is “ready and keen” to play both Tests, though India have not announced their XI.
- West Indies travel without injured fast bowlers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph, with Roston Chase captaining a relatively inexperienced attack.
- The two-match series counts toward the 2025–27 World Test Championship, with India seeking a home reset after last season’s 0–3 defeat to New Zealand.