Overview

• BCCI named a 15-member squad for two home Tests against West Indies from October 2 to 14, with Dhruv Jurel selected to keep wicket and N. Jagadeesan included.
• Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Pant is not fit for the West Indies series and offered no recovery timeline, expressing hope he can return for the South Africa Tests.
• Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed vice-captain under Shubman Gill for the West Indies series.
• Pant sustained a right-foot fracture on July 23 at Old Trafford attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes, was taken for scans, and returned the next day to complete a half-century.
• The South Africa home Tests are scheduled for November 14–18 in Kolkata and November 22–26 in Guwahati, and Pant’s participation remains contingent on fitness approval.