India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks Six-Hitting Record In Youth ODIs
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has created history in youth ODI cricket for India, smashing the record for most sixes with 41*, overtaking Unmukt Chand’s previous mark of 38.
He struck 70 off 68 balls with six maximums in his innings during the IND U19 vs AUS U19 second Youth ODI.
Catch all details from the match here.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Karun Nair Selection Unlikely
Karun Nair, now fit again, is back in contention for India’s Test squad against the West Indies.
However, his inclusion could spark debate within the Ajit Agarkar-led panel and is unlikely according to reports.
His main competition for a batting slot is Dedvdutt Padikkal and Nitish Reddy, who is also returning from injury but missed the second unofficial Test.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer Opts Out Of Red-Ball Cricket
Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI that he will be taking a break from red-ball cricket owing to back stiffness and fatigue.
As a result, he has also withdrawn from his India A commitments.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: WI Recall Chanderpaul And Athanaze
The West Indies have brought back Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze to reinforce their batting, while left-arm spinner Khary Pierre has earned his maiden Test call-up.
Head coach Daren Sammy highlighted Pierre’s role as the second spinner, with Gudakesh Motie rested ahead of the T20 World Cup.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: West Indies Squad
West Indies have already named their squad for the two-Test series. The team will be led by Roston Chase with Jomel Warrican as his deputy.
The full squad includes Roston Chase (capt), Jomel Warrican (vice-capt), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, and Jayden Seales.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Who Are The Selectors?
The current selection panel remains unchanged with Ajit Agarkar as Chairperson, alongside Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra, and Sridharan Sharath.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Series Schedule
India vs West Indies 1st Test: October 2-6 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
India vs West Indies 2nd Test: October 10-14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Hello And Welcome!
India are set to unveil their squad for the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies.
This will be their first home red-ball assignment since the 2-0 defeat to New Zealand, and with Shubman Gill taking charge as the new captain, the team will be eager to begin this fresh chapter on a positive note and climb up the World Test Championship standings.
