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Shubman Gill will lead India's 15-member Test squad against the West Indies, with Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. Ajit Agarkar announced the squad, revealing Karun Nair's exclusion due to underwhelming performance in England. Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal received call-ups. Agarkar cited Padikkal's recent form and prior Test squad experience as factors.

Despite Shreyas Iyer's impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, IPL, and domestic red-ball season, Aakash Chopra suggests a Test call-up isn't imminent. Chopra highlights that players like Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel are ahead in the queue.