Overview

• The vice-captaincy applies to the two-Test home series against West Indies starting October 2 at Ahmedabad.
• Rishabh Pant misses the series as he continues rehabilitation from a toe fracture suffered on the England tour.
• Jadeja said he discovered the role only when the squad list showed “VC” beside his name and called the recognition very special.
• Test captain Shubman Gill praised Jadeja’s batting and said he has effectively become India’s No.6 in the format.
• Jadeja’s recent returns include an average near 70 across seven Tests this year, 55 wickets since early 2024, and 516 runs on the England tour.