No KS Bharat, Maiden Call-up For Sarfaraz: India’s Predicted Squad For West Indies Tests

Harshit Bisht

Jun 12, 2023

Rohit Sharma (C)

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the three-match Test series against the West Indies, which starts on July 12.

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Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill failed to fire in the WTC 2023 final, but he will retain his place in the Test side as an opening batter for the WI series.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal was one of three stand-by players for India in the WTC 2023 final. In the WI Tests, he is likely to earn his maiden India call-up as a back-up opener.

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Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara failed badly in the WTC 2023 final and will be under pressure to deliver in the West Indies. If he fails to perform, it could well be his last appearance in Test matches.

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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli will bat at No. 4 and will look to score big runs against the Caribbean team after a below-par outing in the WTC 2023 final.

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Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane was India's leading run-getter in the WTC 2023 final. He scored 89 in the first inning and 46 in the second. He will bat at No. 5 in the West Indies series.

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Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan has scored mountains of runs for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy in the last three seasons and is likely to get rewarded for his consistent run in the West Indies.

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Ishan Kishan (WK)

After warming the bench in the 2023 BGT and WTC 2023 final, Ishan Kishan is all set to make his Test debut for India in the West Indies next month.

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Ravichandran Ashwin

R. Ashwin is the world's No. 1 Test bowler but was surprisingly not picked in the XI for the WTC 2023 final. He will lead the spin attack in the West Indies.

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Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is the world's No. 1 Test all-rounder. He delivered with both bat and ball in the WTC 2023 final, but was unable to help his side win the match. He will be a big player to watch out for in West Indies Tests.

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Axar Patel

Axar Patel was on fire with the bat in the 2023 BGT but was not selected in the playing XI for the WTC 2023 Final. In the West Indies, he will have a straight fight with Jadeja and Ashwin for a spot in the playing XI.

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Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami will lead India's bowling attack in the West Indies.

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Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj will share the new ball with Shami in the Caribbean.

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Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur impressed with his all-round show in the WTC 2023 final and will likely be India's third seam bowling option in the West Indies.

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Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat was also part of India's WTC 2023 final squad but was not selected in the XI. The left-arm pacer is likely to retain his place in the squad for the West Indies tour.

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