Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed a 15-member team for the upcoming series of two tests against India, scheduled from 2 to 14 October with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The series will be part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Championship and since 2018 it is the first test tour of India West Indies.
The selection panel made three changes in the group He recently faced Australia. Opener of the left -handed Chanderpaul and the middle order of Alick Athanasis earned memories of strengthening the branding unit, while the spinner of the left shoulder Pierre was rewarded with a girl’s testing.
The integration of Pierra comes to the back of the star season at the West India Championship, where he crossed goal graphs with 41 release on average 13.56. It will serve as a second specialized spinner in the group together with Yomel Warrican.
Meanwhile, Spinner Gudakesh Motie was rested from the Red-Ball team. According to CWI, it was decided to handle its work load with a busy white ball calendar, including the World Cup ICC Men T20 scheduled for February-March 2026.
Head coach Daren Sammy said that withdrawals were made with regard to Indian conditions.
“Playing on a subcontinent always represents a challenge and we have chosen a team that will be competitive in these conditions,” Sammy said in the CWI edition.
“It will be our second series together as a test team, but we have already shown what we are able to be as a unit as soon as we committed to our brand and plans.”
Sammy added that the return of Chanderpaul and Athanasa would give the order of batting much needed support.
“The return of Tagenarine Chanderpaul is to help transform our wealth in the top of the order due to the recent struggle, and Alica Athanasis has been added for its strengths and spin bowling.
Squad, led by Roston Chase, leaves the Caribbean 22 September and is scheduled to arrive in Ahmedabad 24 September to start preparations.
Squad West Indies: Roston Chase (C), Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
September 16, 2025
