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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 60565, member: 636"] The Indian cricket board selected fifteen players for upcoming Test matches against West Indies beginning October 2. Shubman Gill commands the team while Ravindra Jadeja serves as deputy leader. Devdutt Padikkal earns recall despite recent poor form during Australia series. The squad features Dhruv Jurel as primary wicketkeeper. Rishabh Pant remains absent due to foot injury sustained against England. Karun Nair loses his position following underwhelming English tour performances. Shreyas Iyer requested six months away from Test cricket format. The selection committee granted his temporary departure from red-ball duties. Play commences in Ahmedabad before moving to Delhi on October 10. This marks India's first Test series since drawing 2-2 with England. The team currently holds third position in world Test rankings. Australia and Sri Lanka occupy the top two positions respectively. [/QUOTE]