The 15-man Indian squad to take on West Indies in the wo-match Test series at home was announced on Thursday by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who revealed that veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will serve as the deputy to skipper Shubman Gill in the absence of Rishabh Pant.

Pant, who has been sidelined due to a fractured toe he sustained during India’s tour of England, has been ruled out of the Windies series, but Agarkar hoped to have the southpaw return in time for the South Africa series.

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“Rishabh Pant is the vice-captain at the moment and a key player. But unfortunately, he hasn’t quite recovered to make this Test series," Agarkar revealed.

“We are hopeful by the time

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