This is the second major blow for the West Indies, as earlier, Shamar Joseph was ruled out of the India series due to an injury and was replaced by Johann Layne in the squad.
In their previous Test series against England, India displayed a spirited performance and would be looking forward to taking confidence from that heading into the matches against the Roston Chase-led side.
Daren Sammy, the West Indies head coach, had pinned high hopes on the pacers to deliver a good performance against India in the upcoming series to emulate the success that New Zealand achieved against India last year.
In a statement posted on X.com, Cricket West Indies (CWI) revealed that Alzarri Joseph is down with a lower back injury and he would be unavailable for the India series.
Squad Update ?Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of the upcoming test series against India due to a lower back injury. After complaints of discomfort, scans revealed a degeneration of the previously resolved lower back injury. pic.twitter.com/k4DfzLb0e7
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) September 29, 2025Jason Holder shocks by declining selection after Alzarri Joseph gets ruled out
As a result, the Cricket West Indies selection committee has been forced to include Jediah Blades in the squad as a cover for the India series.
"Jason Holder declined selection as Joseph’s replacement for the series citing a planned medical procedure," CWI further stated.
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“He was given a chance. I will say that he was very lucky to make a comeback in the Indian team at the age of 33. It was an opportunity for him to do well. He played so many matches, but did not perform well,” Mishra said about Nair’s exclusion.
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