Mon Nov 11 03:28:42 UTC 2024: ## India to Host West Indies for Two Test Matches, Jadeja to Lead, Youngsters to Debut

**New Delhi, India:** The Indian Cricket Team is set to host the West Indies for a two-test series in October 2025. The series will mark the return of the West Indies to India after their last tour in 2023. The upcoming series is expected to feature a new captain, Ravindra Jadeja, and could also see the debut of several young players from the Ranji Trophy.

The decision to appoint Jadeja as captain comes after India’s recent struggles in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, losing the first two matches. This has put India’s qualification for the World Test Championship 2025 in jeopardy. The leadership change is seen as a potential catalyst to revive India’s fortunes.

Meanwhile, several young players who have impressed in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season could be given a chance to make their Test debut. Among the potential debutants are Agni Chopra, Shubham Khajuriya, KC Cariappa, Harsh Dubey, and Sai Sudarshan.

The Indian team for the West Indies series is expected to include the following players:

* Yashasvi Jaiswal
* Shubman Gill
* Sai Sudarshan
* Agni Chopra
* Shubham Khajuriya
* Ravindra Jadeja (Captain)
* Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)
* Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
* Axar Patel
* KC Cariappa
* Harsh Dubey
* Washington Sundar
* Mohammed Siraj
* Jasprit Bumrah
* Akash Deep

While the final team selection remains to be confirmed, the inclusion of young talent and Jadeja’s leadership are expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the Indian team for the upcoming series against the West Indies.

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