Following the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2025, India’s Test team is set to begin a series against the West Indies on October 2, featuring two Test matches. The West Indies team will be touring India for this series, which will be played only three days after the Asia Cup final. Attention is focused on whether players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah will be immediately selected for the Test series, contingent upon India reaching the final. The focus is on Jasprit Bumrah, the star fast bowler, who has indicated to the BCCI his availability for the series.
India’s selection for the Test series against the West Indies, starting October 2, will occur on September 24. This series is part of the World Test Championship, where India needs to score maximum points. Given the importance of the series, the Indian team aims to compete with full strength. Having Bumrah, a star pacer, is expected to enhance the team’s strength; thus, Bumrah has made himself available for the Test series.
A report indicates that Bumrah is available for the two Test matches in Ahmedabad and New Delhi. The first match is in Ahmedabad, just three days after the Asia Cup final. This raises questions for the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar: Should Bumrah be rested for the match, the entire series, or only the second Test?
Bumrah’s decision holds significance because he only played in three matches of the five-Test series during the England tour. His workload management led to controversy, with queries about the team India management’s choices. With Bumrah ready to play, the selection decision will be compelling. Notably, the pitches in Ahmedabad and Delhi typically favor spin, potentially limiting Bumrah’s bowling chances.