India Announce Squad for West Indies Series: Jaiswal & Mukesh Kumar Earn Maiden Call-Up; Pujara Dropped

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the Indian squad for the upcoming series against West Indies, comprising two Test matches and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Yashasvi Jaiswal, who showcased his exceptional skills during the Indian Premier League (IPL) and had a remarkable season, has been rewarded with his maiden call-up to the Indian team. Additionally, pacer Mukesh Kumar has also earned his first-ever Test selection, further highlighting his impressive performances.

The experienced batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has been dropped from the Rohit Sharma-led squad for the two-match Test series. Ajinkya Rahane will serve as the vice-captain in the Test matches, whereas Hardik Pandya will fulfill the role in the ODIs.

This announcement brings anticipation and excitement among cricket enthusiasts as the selected players gear up to represent the nation against the West Indies. The inclusion of promising talents and the team’s leadership decisions reflect the BCCI’s commitment to nurturing young talent and maintaining a balance of experience and youth in the squad.

India’s Test squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.

India’s ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar.