Pakistan has surpassed India to top the WTC points table after the second Test between West Indies and India ended as a draw.
West Indies squad for 1st Test vs India will be led by veteran batter Kraigg Brathwaite and will have the likes of Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Jemar Roach
West Indies cricketers Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph will leave the ODI World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe early to manage the workload ahead of the home Test series against India.
The all-round exploits of Krunal Pandya came to the fore as his two wickets and a handy unbeaten cameo helped India pocket the three T20I series
West Indies were restricted to a paltry 95/9 after being put into bat on a damp pitch. Pacer Navdeep Saini had a dream debut picking up three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar added two as the new-ball bowlers ran riot.
For the selectors, there can't be a better opportunity than the series against West Indies to give the youngsters a chance to cement their positions in the side, keeping the 2023 World Cup in mind.
The mystery surrounding Dhoni's future was put to rest temporarily on Saturday after he decided to take a two-month break and serve his army regiment.
Jagdale also said that keeping future in mind, young wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant should be given opportunity.
Skipper Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be rested for the three T20s and as many ODIs before returning for the two-Test series.
Initially considered a joke, West Indies media manager later confirmed to the press that Gayle was not kidding and that he was hopeful of getting a farewell series.