Bumrah Available; India Name West Indies Squad

India confirmed Jasprit Bumrah is available and “ready and keen” to play both home Tests against the West Indies, scheduled Oct. 2 in Ahmedabad and Oct. 10–14 in New Delhi, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said. The BCCI’s announced squad omits injured vice‑captain Rishabh Pant (toe), names Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeeper with Narayan Jagadeesan as backup, and did not consider Karun Nair or Shardul Thakur; Shreyas Iyer is on a six‑month break from red‑ball cricket after back surgery. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and other officials indicated Bumrah is unlikely to be rested for the remainder of the Asia Cup and that Bumrah has told the BCCI he is available, but workload management remains a concern after limited Test cricket in England. There are conflicting reports — including a BCCI official’s claim of a knee issue and commentators suggesting India could rest Bumrah in favor of a spin‑heavy attack — underscoring debate over his fitness and usage. Selectors say they are balancing Asia Cup duties with Test preparation and continue to discuss bench and future options, including Manav Suthar, as they finalise the two‑match series side.