Following India’s triumphant win in the Asia Cup 2025 held in Dubai, head coach Gautam Gambhir led Team India’s entire support staff, including spinner Kuldeep Yadav, on a journey of approximately 1770 kilometers to Ahmedabad, India. They arrived late Monday night to prepare for India’s next challenge—a two-match Test series against the West Indies starting October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The team’s swift transition from T20 success to Test readiness reflects their commitment to excellence across formats.

The Indian team was warmly welcomed by enthusiastic fans eager to celebrate the Asia Cup champions. The Test series marks an important phase in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, with the second Test scheduled at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 10.

Several prominent players from the Asia Cup squad, including Test captain Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav, are expected to join the Test squad in Ahmedabad soon, reinforcing India’s bid to continue their dominant form on home soil.

As India prepares to host the West Indies, the team looks to build on their recent momentum, aiming for valuable wins while giving opportunities to emerging talents and managing player workloads effectively. The cricketing community awaits this exciting showdown, hopeful India will maintain their winning streak in the longer format of the game.