India have opted for a six-batsmen and five-bowlers combination, including two spinners R Ashwin and Amit Mishra.
Paceman Mohammed Shami is making comeback to the Indian side after nearly 16 months.
The hosts have handed Test debut to 24-year-old off-break bowler Roston Chase.
Teams:
India: Virat Kohli (C), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami.
West Indies:
Jason Holder (C), Kraigg Brathwaite, Rajendra Chandrika, Darren Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Carlos Brathwaite, Devendra Bishoo and Shannon Gabriel.
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