7 Big Names Dropped! Why India Changed Squad for West Indies After England Tour

CRICKET | September 27,2025

Karun Nair

He was dropped because of low scores made in England. Selectors wanted players to perform well, so instead, they took Devdutt Padikkal.

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Abhimanyu Easwaran

He was a backup opener, but the team didn't feel the need to carry extra openers for the home series. He was released to play domestic cricket.

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Shardul Thakur

He wasn't included as the selectors felt that another pace-cum-bowling option was not required for spinner-friendly home conditions.

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Akash Deep

The fast bowler was rested for injury concerns and also because home pitches, as usual, favoured spinners rather than pacers.

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Arshdeep Singh

The left-arm youngster was left out with a view to favouring guys who had some experience of Indian home conditions as pacemen.

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Anshul Kamboj

He was, after his debut, sent back to domestic cricket for the purpose of developing his skills further and enhancing his confidence.

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Rishabh Pant

He was unavailable due to injury. He is still recovering from the fractured foot he suffered during the England Test series.

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