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Updated On: 01 October, 2025 04:40 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Ahead of the Test series against the West Indies, here are some of the top players to watch out for. (Pic: File Pic)

Ahead of the Test series against the West Indies, here are some of the top players to watch out for. (Pic: File Pic)

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Ahead of the Test series against the West Indies, here are some of the top players to watch out for. (Pic: File Pic)
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<p><strong><span class="cf0">Yashasvi</span><span class="cf0"> Jaiswal</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="cf0">Despite having a stunning record in white-ball cricket, </span><span class="cf0">Yashasvi</span><span class="cf0"> Jaiswal was dropped from India`s squad for the Asia Cup 2025. However, the left-handed batsman also enjoys a rich vein of form in red-ball cricket. Ahead of the Test series against the West Indies, Team India will heavily rely on his performances</span><!--EndFragment --></p>

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Yashasvi Jaiswal

Despite having a stunning record in white-ball cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dropped from India`s squad for the Asia Cup 2025. However, the left-handed batsman also enjoys a rich vein of form in red-ball cricket. Ahead of the Test series against the West Indies, Team India will heavily rely on his performances

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<p><strong><span class="cf0">Shubman</span><span class="cf0"> Gill</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="cf0">Having managed to lead India to a 2-2 series draw against England, it will be interesting to see if Gill tastes success in the Caribbean. Also, he has been in great touch in the longest format, and was one of the top performers in the concluded series</span><!--EndFragment --></p>

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Shubman Gill

Having managed to lead India to a 2-2 series draw against England, it will be interesting to see if Gill tastes success in the Caribbean. Also, he has been in great touch in the longest format, and was one of the top performers in the concluded series

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<p><strong><span class="cf0">Mohammed Siraj</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="cf0">One of the finest Indian bowlers, Mohammed Siraj, will be handed the responsibility to lead the pace attack along with </span><span class="cf0">Jasprit</span> <span class="cf0">Bumrah</span><span class="cf0">. Considering his workload in the England series, he was provided rest for the Asia Cup. With a prolonged rest period, Siraj will be expected to bring his `A-game` against the West Indies</span></p>
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Mohammed Siraj

One of the finest Indian bowlers, Mohammed Siraj, will be handed the responsibility to lead the pace attack along with Jasprit Bumrah. Considering his workload in the England series, he was provided rest for the Asia Cup. With a prolonged rest period, Siraj will be expected to bring his `A-game` against the West Indies

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<p><strong><span class="cf0">Sai </span><span class="cf0">Sudharsan</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="cf0">Sai </span><span class="cf0">Sudharsan</span><span class="cf0"> has been a controversial pick for the West Indies series. Several fans slammed his selection over Karun Nair, considering the performances in the previous Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The left-hander`s batting position is still uncertain in the team, but he is seen as a prospect in the longest format</span></p>
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Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan has been a controversial pick for the West Indies series. Several fans slammed his selection over Karun Nair, considering the performances in the previous Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The left-hander`s batting position is still uncertain in the team, but he is seen as a prospect in the longest format

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<p><strong><span class="cf0">KL Rahul</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="cf0">In the previous Test series against England, KL Rahul showcased his immense skills with the willow at the top. Considering his performances from the England series, he will be expected to replicate against the Caribbean in the upcoming Test contest</span></p>
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KL Rahul

In the previous Test series against England, KL Rahul showcased his immense skills with the willow at the top. Considering his performances from the England series, he will be expected to replicate against the Caribbean in the upcoming Test contest

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