India is set to host West Indies for a two-match Test series in October 2025, with games scheduled at Mohali from October 2-5 and the iconic Eden Gardens starting on October 10. This series will mark India’s return to the longest format following their impressive ICC Champions Trophy victory earlier this year in Dubai.
As the dust settles on the IPL, Rohit Sharma’s men will shift their focus to red-ball cricket before heading to England for a challenging five-match Test series. The Indian team has experienced heartbreak in the ICC Test Championship, having reached the final twice—losing to New Zealand in 2021 and Australia in 2023.
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However, they fell short of securing a third consecutive final berth in the 2023-25 cycle, finishing third behind South Africa and Australia. The Proteas topped the leaderboard, securing their place in the final at Lord’s, where they will face Australia on June 11 in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
India to host West Indies in Mohali (October 2-6) and Kolkata (October 10-14) in home Test series later this year: BCCI pic.twitter.com/b5QEwRlaLi
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 22, 2025
India’s failure to reach the final was a tough pill to swallow. Despite their strength at home, a shocking whitewash against New Zealand and a 3-1 series defeat to Australia on their turf derailed their Test Championship campaign. These setbacks saw South Africa and Australia edge past to contest for the coveted Test mace.
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With the new Test Championship cycle ahead, Team India will be eager to redeem themselves and chase the elusive Test title. The series against West Indies is an opportunity for the team to regain confidence and build momentum before embarking on the challenging tour of England. As the cricketing world watches the final showdown at Lord’s, India’s focus will be firmly on the future — striving to reclaim their dominance in Test cricket and aim for a spot in the next championship final.
