Will champion player be out of playing 11? (Photo- PTI)

The two -match Test series between India and West Indies is starting at Narendra Modi Stadium from October 2. This series is part of the World Test Championship, in such a situation, Team India will be eyeing to get maximum points. The Indian team captained by Shubman Gill has started preparations for this series. But in the first match of the series, a star player can be excluded from playing 11. This player recently played an important role in winning the title of Asia Cup as India.

Will champion player be out of playing 11?

The Indian team management would like to launch a strong playing 11 on the ground keeping in mind the spinners -friendly pitch on the home ground. But Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav seems difficult to get a chance. Team India has been focusing on the depth of batting for some time, due to which more trust is shown on all -rounders. Due to which Ravindra Jadeja is going to be the first choice of the team, who is also vice -captain. Apart from them, Washington Sundar and Akshar Patel can also be included in the team as a spin all -rounder.

Washington Sundar performed amazing with the ball in the Test series played on England tour. At the same time, Akshar Patel can be preferred on Kuldeep due to his magnificent red-ball performance at Narendra Modi Stadium. Kuldeep may have taken 17 wickets in the 2025 Asia Cup, but his selection in the initial match of this series is looking negligible.

Bumrah may return

Number one ranking bowler Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket may also return to Test playing 11. He did not play the last match of the Test series against England, he was released from the team. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj can be seen supporting him. Apart from these, it is difficult for any fast bowler to get a chance.

India's possible playing XI for the first Test:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Dhruv Juril (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.