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The timing to announce India's squad for the West Indies series has been announced. NDTV's Vimal Mohan confirms that the BCCI will do so at 12:30 PM IST tomorrow (Thursday, September 25). A press conference is likely.

NDTV understands that the press conference for the India squad announcement for the West Indies series may take place tomorrow. However, no official confirmation has been provided by the BCCI in this regard.

NDTV can confirm that the BCCI are facing logistical issues, which is why the press conference for the squad announcement has not been able to start. All efforts are being made to ensure that it does take place tonight. 

India Test captain Shubman Gill and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are currently in action for India in their Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai. Follow all the live updates HERE

There aren't many doubts regarding KL Rahul's selection in the India squad, but the veteran opener failed to fire for India A earlier today. Rahul managed only 11 runs, as India A were bowled out for 194 by Australia A.

Left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan has impressed for India A today against Australia A. Batting at No. 3, Sudharsan slammed 75 runs as India managed a total of only 194. Will this knock be enough to give Sudharsan an extended run at No. 3?

India pacer Prasidh Krishna suffered a concussion earlier today during India A's match against Australia A in Lucknow. Struck on the helmet by a bouncer, Prasidh initially continued before choosing to walk off later.

Prasidh has been a regular in the Indian Test squad in recent series, but it remains to be seen whether this injury blow could affect his chances of selection.

Whether Shreyas Iyer will make a return to the Indian Test squad has been a big topic of discussion for a long while. Shreyas has not played a Test since February 2024, but the fact that he was handed captaincy of the India A side reveals that he is surely in the BCCI's plans.

Manav Suthar is expected to receive his maiden call-up for the series. Here's all you need to know about him:

He was born on August 3, 2002 in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India. Growing up, the 23-year-old idolised former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin.

He made his First Class debut for Rajasthan against Andhra on 17 February 2022. Later that year, Suthar went on to represent his state team in List-A and T20 cricket as well.

On the eve of the squad announcement, Suthar impressed with a five-wicket haul against Australia in the first innings of the second unofficial Test in Lucknow.

Despite being part of the team for various tours over the past three years, Abhimanyu Easwaran was never considered by the team management as far as a place in the playing XI in concerned. Now it seems likely that he won't be part of the squad for the West Indies series, because there may not be room for a specialist reserve batter.

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has raised his selection chances with a strong display against Australia A in the second unofficial Test. He bagged five wickets to break the back of Australia A's batting. It will be interesting to see if gets a maiden call-up for the series against West Indies.

After playing no part in the England series, Nitish Kumar Reddy is fit again and ready to go. His primary competition for a middle-order spot could come from Karun Nair. The SRH all-rounder was included in the India A squad to face Australia A. Nitish could get the nod as India don't have much options in the pace-bowling all-rounder department.

West Indies Daren Sammy feels his team possess enough "variety" in their pace attack to take 20 wickets in Indian conditions and urged his side to take inspiration from New Zealand ahead of the upcoming two-Test series.

"We have found ourselves in a position where our seam attack could operate in any conditions. That six-to-eight-metre length works across the world. But in our fast-bowling department, we've got four different guys who have their own variety," Sammy told reporters.

"If you can't take 20 wickets in India, you are on the back foot and we have a bowling line-up of that, especially from the seam department, that could take 20 wickets."

Jasprit Bumrah is currently with the team for the Asia Cup in the UAE. With India in a strong position to reach the final, he will have less than a week to recover. Not to forget, he only played three of the five Tests against England. However, the player is keen to feature, as per a recent report.

India's Likely 15-man Squad for West Indies Test Series: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Reddy and N Jagadeesan (wk).

Meanwhile, the future of Karun Nair also hangs in balance after disappointing returns in his comeback series against England. As per a report in Cricbuzz, Nair, who ended up scoring 205 runs in eight innings against England, could see himself miss out on the 2-match series, with Devdutt Padikkal being preferred over him for the middle-order spot.

Both Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are set to miss out with injuries. While Iyer has reportedly requested a break from red-ball cricket, Pant is on the road to recovery after fracturing his foot in England. According to Indian Express, Iyer informed the BCCI that he is unable to play four or more consecutive days due to recurring physical issues.

Hello and welcome! The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is expected to announce a 15-man squad for the West Indies Test series, starting October 2. The two teams will square off in a two-game rubber, with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi.