[5][6] In February 2019, Chris Gayle announced his retirement from ODI cricket,[7] and he last played in a Test match in September 2014, against Bangladesh.

[8] In July 2019, Cricket West Indies named the ODI squad for the series, with Gayle included in the team.

[9] India's MS Dhoni elected to miss the tour to serve with his army regiment,[10] and Hardik Pandya was rested for the series.

[26] Jahmar Hamilton was added to the West Indies' squad for the second Test, replacing Shane Dowrich, who had an ankle injury.

[27] In the second innings of the second Test, Jermaine Blackwood replaced Darren Bravo as a concussion substitute in the West Indies' squad.