India squad for WI Tests: Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy or Devdutt Padikkal in first XI? Competition for the first XI includes Nitish Reddy and Devdutt Padikkal. For a place in the first eleven, Karun’s biggest competitor could be Nitish Reddy, who is now fit and included in the India A squad for the A Tests against Australia. The opening Test will be held in Ahmedabad from October 2-6, while the second Test is scheduled in New Delhi from October 10-14. However, all depends on whether India play an extra batter at home or a batting all-rounder like Reddy since head coach Gautam Gambhir prefers multi-skilled players.