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India are set to field the same playing XI for the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The team management aims to develop Nitish Kumar Reddy as a seam-bowling all-rounder by providing him more game time, revealed assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate.

India remains confident in Sai Sudharsan's Test potential despite early inconsistency. The team believes his domestic form and backing will help him succeed amid tough competition.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong criticism of the West Indies bowling unit. Following India's decisive innings and 140-run victory in Ahmedabad, Gavaskar questioned the quality of the West Indies attack. He contrasted the current team with past legendary West Indian players, highlighting a perceived decline in batting talent. The second Test is set for New Delhi.

In the absence of Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel comes in red-hot form and has an opportunity to prove that there is more to his game than just being a backup-keeper in the Test team.

India celebrated their Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan but refused to accept the trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, an interim Pakistani minister. This decision stemmed from strained diplomatic relations following a terrorist attack. The BCCI plans to lodge a strong protest against Naqvi's actions at an upcoming ICC conference.

India and Pakistan are set to meet for the first time in an Asia Cup final on September 28 in Dubai. Hardik Pandya's injury raises questions over India's final playing XI and strategy.