Dubai – Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Thursday named in India’s Test squad for the home series against the West Indies while Devdutt Padikkal replaced an off-colour Karun Nair in the side.

Bumrah, who had played only three out of five Tests in England due to workload management, had made himself available for the two-match West Indies series starting in Ahmedabad on October 2.

Ravindra Jadeja was named vice captain of the squad to be led by Shubman Gill. The second game of the series will be held in Delhi from October 10.

“Bumrah is ready and keen to play both Tests against West Indies,” Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said here.

“We want best for Bumrah but team always comes first. We have to be careful with big tournaments around,” he added.

Regular vice-captain Rishabh

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