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Indian West Indies Test squad: Mohammed Shami and Karun Nair's withdrawal explained
Sep 25, 2025 03:16 pm
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Divya Delhi: The India Test squad against West Indies without Mohammed Shami and Karun Nair is remarkable. The team will be led by Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja will replace Rishabh Pant as vice-captain.The 15-man squad includes youth and veterans. The chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, explained the two absences and said they picked the finest 15.Without Karun Nair, we can't provide everyone 15-20 Test matches, says Ajit Agarkar. We anticipated more from Karun Nair in the England Test.”“He has not had a lot of cricket in the last three years.” Ajit Agarkar on Mohammed Shami's expulsion.Agarkar then said Rishabh Pant is close to being healthy. Agarkar also discussed Abhimanyu Easwaran's absence and felt a third opener wasn't needed. Test series versus West Indies begins for India. Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the first Test. Second Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.