Report card of India’s players after West Indies series:ODI-reject Ravindra Jadeja tops the class; Sudharsan, Sundar- pass or fail?

India made light work of West Indies in the two-match home Test series, completing a 2-0 sweep well inside five days across both games. The hosts wrapped up the first Test in Ahmedabad in three days and were stretched in New Delhi before sealing a seven-wicket win in the second Test. Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round consistency earned him the Player of the Series, while Kuldeep Yadav’s spin heroics fetched him the Player of the Match award in Delhi. Here is a report card of some of the Indian players, rated out of 10 based on impact, consistency and match context: Yashasvi Jaiswal – 9/10 Elegant and assured at the top Jaiswal set the tone of the with a fluent 175 in Delhi, showcasing both patience and flair. His total of 219 runs at an average of 73 reaffirmed his growing stature as India’s next all-format opener. While he missed out in Ahmedabad, his ability to blunt the new ball and dominate spin stood out. KL Rahul – 9/10 Reinvention complete with century on return to home Rahul looked at home at the top, scoring a century in Ahmedabad and following it up with a composed fifty. His average of 98 across two Tests reflected maturity and adaptability, especially against the moving ball. A timely reminder of his value to India’s red-ball setup. Shubman Gill- 8.5/10 First Test series win as captain Gill scored a crisp 129 in Delhi and a half-century in Ahmedabad. His strokeplay was fluent and his shot selection as disciplined as it has been in recent outings. With 192 runs at an average of 96, he ended the series looking confident and technically sound. He deserved every bit of his first Test series win as captain. Also Read | Virat Kohli returns to Delhi ahead of ODI comeback Dhruv Jurel – 8.5/10 Young keeper delivers under pressure The wicketkeeper-batter continued his fine form from England, scoring 125 in Ahmedabad. Jurel’s glovework was sharp, especially standing up to spin for long spells. Averaging 87.5 across two matches, he further cemented his place as India’s keeper-batter option in the purest format of the game. Sai Sudharsan – 7.5/10 Assured home debut series at No. 3 Though not as flashy as others, Sudharsan’s temperament impressed. His 133 runs, including a gritty fifty, helped India maintain stability at the top. The southpaw showed solid technique and composure, marking a promising start to his Test run at home. Ravindra Jadeja – 9.5/10 The complete all-round show Jadeja’s fingerprints were all over the series- a century in Ahmedabad, eight wickets overall and relentless spells of control. His 104 with the bat and key breakthroughs with the ball earned him Player of the Series. In conditions that offered some turn but not rank dust, his consistency was unmatched. While Jadeja was overlooked for a place in the ODI squad for the Australia series, he has already said that he wants to play the ODI World World Cup 2027 and if he continues to perform in any opportunity that he gets, it would be hard to stop him. Kuldeep Yadav – 9/10 Wrist-spin wizard at his best Kuldeep’s 12 wickets at 19.50 came through clever variations and sustained accuracy. His five-for in Delhi broke the back of West Indies’ first innings and turned the match India’s way. Now a genuine wicket-taking option in all conditions, he deservedly bagged Player of the Match in the second Test. Mohammed Siraj – 8.5/10 New-ball menace strikes again Siraj’s fiery spells with the red ball set early tones in both Tests. His 10 wickets at just 13 apiece reflect how incisive he was with seam and swing. Siraj remains one of India’s best new-ball bowler in home conditions, complementing Bumrah perfectly. Jasprit Bumrah – 8/10 Pace, precision and patience Though not at his explosive best, Bumrah was clinical in long spells and picked crucial wickets (7 at 20.28). His control, especially with the old ball, gave India breakthroughs when needed. More of a support act here, but typically reliable. Also Read | India, Pakistan teams exchange high-fives days after ‘no handshake’ row Washington Sundar – 6/10 Steady but unthreatening Sundar’s off-spin lacked penetration, returning just three wickets across two Tests at nearly 50 apiece. While he maintained control, he couldn’t produce a wicket-taking impact. His batting was tidy but unspectacular- a reminder that he remains a work in progress in red-ball cricket. What does India’s dominance mean? India’s 2-0 series win highlighted their strength in depth- young batters stepping up, spinners dominating and seamers providing balance. While West Indies showed fight in Delhi, India’s superior quality shone through, making it a near-perfect tune-up ahead of tougher assignments later in the season.