The inaugural Test match between India and West Indies is currently being played in Ahmedabad. After the toss, both teams have announced their respective playing elevens. India has decided to field three spinners in this match, with the significant news being Kuldeep Yadav’s return to the Test team. This series against the West Indies marks the beginning of India’s home season, and this is India’s first Test match on home soil this year.
West Indies captain, Roston Chase, won the toss and elected to bat first, which means India will be starting with the ball.
In addition to Kuldeep Yadav, India’s team features two other spinners: Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. Kuldeep Yadav returns to the Indian Test team after a hiatus of 347 days. He last played a Test match 11 months ago, from October 16th to 20th last year, against New Zealand in Bengaluru. This match marks his comeback to the Indian playing eleven in the Test format.
Besides the three spinners, the Indian playing eleven includes two specialist pacers, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Nitish Reddy is also included as a pace-bowling all-rounder. The opening responsibilities will be shared by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul.
West Indies have chosen to play with three pacers and two specialist spinners. Roston Chase captains the team.
**India vs West Indies Playing 11:**
**India:** Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
**West Indies:** Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (Captain), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Khary Pierre, Johan Leon, Jayden Seales