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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 60592, member: 636"] Chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will participate in both Test matches against the West Indies. The selector confirmed Bumrah's readiness and enthusiasm for the upcoming series during Thursday's squad announcement. Agarkar noted that the pacer received adequate rest after missing the fifth Test against England and benefited from well-spaced tournament scheduling. The selection committee prioritizes team requirements while maintaining careful workload management through consultations with medical staff and coaches. Bumrah claimed 14 wickets during the England series despite appearing in just three matches. His notable performances featured five-wicket hauls at Lord's and Headingley, though India lost the opening Test. The two-match series commences October 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad before moving to Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi for the second Test on October 10. [/QUOTE]