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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.

India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, indicates Jasprit Bumrah is likely to participate in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, emphasizing the importance of match practice for him. Despite an unbeaten run in the Asia Cup, the team acknowledges areas for improvement, particularly after a somewhat untidy performance against Pakistan.