Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Shubman Gill. (Getty Images)

NEW DELHI: The BCCI is set to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies at home within the next two to three days, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Sunday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Selection for the Indian Test team for the upcoming Test series against West Indies will be done on Sept 23 or 24… selection meeting will be online,” Saikia told reporters at the BCCI headquarters, outlining the timeline for the squad announcement.India will host the West Indies with the first Test beginning on October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, followed by the second Test from October 10 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This series marks India’s first home campaign under new Test skipper Shubman Gill, who led the team to a 2-2 draw in the recent five-match series in England, the start of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.

Meanwhile, the West Indies have recalled experienced batsmen Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze, while left-arm spinner Khary Pierre has been included for the first time. Head coach Daren Sammy said, “The return of Tagenarine Chanderpaul is to help transform our fortunes at the top of the order given the recent struggles, with Alick Athanaze being added for his strengths and qualities against spin bowling.”Pierre, who claimed 41 wickets at an average of 13.56 in the West Indies Championship, is expected to bolster the spin department. Sammy added, “Khary is included for the first time as our second spinner in what we expect to be helpful conditions.” Another left-arm spinner, Gudakesh Motie, has been rested to focus on the upcoming limited-overs schedule, including the T20 World Cup in February-March.West Indies, ranked eighth in Tests, face a tough challenge against the fourth-ranked Indian side. West Indies squad: Roston Chase (capt), Jomel Warrican (vice-capt), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden SealesIndia vs West Indies Schedule: