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Selectors Poised to Name India Test Squad as Manav Suthar Emerges for Maiden Call-Up

A five-wicket haul for India A has vaulted the left-arm spinner into contention for the West Indies Tests.

Spinner Manav Suthar celebrating after taking a wicket during India A and Australia A match in Lucknow.
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Overview

  • Ajit Agarkar’s panel meets virtually today to finalize a 15-man squad for the two-match home series starting October 2 in Ahmedabad and concluding October 10 in Delhi.
  • Manav Suthar strengthened his case with figures of 28-4-93-5 for India A against Australia A and has 95 wickets in 23 first-class matches.
  • Ravindra Jadeja has reported to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for a routine fitness test and remains the first-choice left-arm spinner.
  • With Rishabh Pant still injured, Dhruv Jurel is expected to be named as the wicketkeeper-batter for the series.
  • Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly told the BCCI he is available for the two Tests, informing the selectors’ planning.