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"Want The Two Debutants...": Rohit Sharma's Clear Message For Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan Ahead Of WI Test

The Indian Test team on Wednesday got two new members in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan as the duo was named in the side for the first Test against West Indies in Dominica. While Jaiswal will be opening for India, Kishan will be the keep the wickets. India captain Rohit Sharma had on Tuesday announced that Indian team will field Shubman Gill, who has opened in the past, in a new position at No. 3 while the team will see a new opening left-right opening combination.

"Won't Be A Cakewalk For Yashasvi Jaiswal": Ex-India Star's Bold Prediction

Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to make his Test debut as an opener against the West Indies today at Dominica, and this opportunity could not have come at a better time. The 21-year-old was in red-hot form during the recent IPL and is also a proven performer in the longer formats of the game.

"No One Would've Guessed That": Virat Kohli Sums Up Unique Journey With Rahul Dravid

For only the second time in their history, Team India will be playing a Test match at Windsor Park in Dominica as hosts West Indies come calling for the first Test of a two-match series, starting later on Wednesday. In 2011, the venue hosts hosted a Test between West Indies and India for the first time. Now, the two teams square off once again 12 years later, with the last meeting ending in a stalemate. Speaking of the current Indian team, only star batter Virat Kohli is the lone survivor from the side which toured the Caribbean in 2011.

"Line Nahi Lagi Hui Hai...": Rohit Sharma's Sharp Response To Reporter Questioning India's Pace Attack

Team India captain Rohit Sharma expressed his frustation over injuries to frontline pacers, especially when the team is set to take part in the Asia Cup and the World Cup later this year. With premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah out of action due to long term injury, India endured a tough outing during the World Test Championship (WTC) final, losing to Australia last month. India take on West Indies in a two-match Test series, starting later on Wednesday in Dominica.

India vs West Indies, 1st Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India's tour of West Indies begins with the first Test scheduled to kick-off on July 12 in Dominica. After losing the World Test Championship final against Australia last month, the Indian team begins a new cycle, with their first assignment against West Indies, a team that has been struggling to live up to its reputation for a long time. The Indian team will see some fresh faces on the tour, beginning with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the Test team. On the eve of the contest, India skipper Rohit Sharma had confirmed that Jaiswal set to open alongside him.

IND vs WI 1st Test, Weather Forecast And Pitch Report: Rain Likely To Disrupt Proceedings?

Young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal will make his India debut, as confirmed by captain Rohit Sharma, in the first Test against West Indies, starting later today in Dominica. The southpaw, who enjoyed a stellar season with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year, will open the batting with Rohit, with Shubman Gill to come in at no.3. Jaiswal will hope that he lives up to the hype and promise that he has shown in IPL, as well as the domestic circuit.

"Didn't Find A Reason Why I Was Dropped": India Test Star, Says 'Nobody Contacted' Him

Once a regular member of the Indian Test side, especially on away tours, middle order batter Hanuma Vihari is not a part of the side that will be playing on the West Indies Tour. Known for his gritty display, the 29-year-old Vihari has been part of 16 Tests. His last match in India colours came in July, 2022 in the one-off Test at Birmingham against England. Since then, Vihari has been overlooked in the Test side. He has now opened up on being dropped.

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Ishan Kishan Make The Cut?

India will begin their World Test Championship cycle on Wednesday when they take on West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series at Windsor Park in Dominica. The Indian team is set to hit the transition button with the much-anticipated debut of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the two-Test series against a wounded West Indies, which is searching for a road to redemption. Cheteshwar Pujara's highly-debated exit has created a slot in the Indian top-order and the immensely talented Mumbai left-hander will hope that he lives up to his 'name' and promise that he has shown at the first-class level before being thrown at the deep end of the pool.

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"Want The Two Debutants...": Rohit Sharma's Clear Message For Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan Ahead Of WI Test

"Won't Be A Cakewalk For Yashasvi Jaiswal": Ex-India Star's Bold Prediction

"No One Would've Guessed That": Virat Kohli Sums Up Unique Journey With Rahul Dravid

"Line Nahi Lagi Hui Hai...": Rohit Sharma's Sharp Response To Reporter Questioning India's Pace Attack

India vs West Indies, 1st Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

IND vs WI 1st Test, Weather Forecast And Pitch Report: Rain Likely To Disrupt Proceedings?

"Didn't Find A Reason Why I Was Dropped": India Test Star, Says 'Nobody Contacted' Him

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Ishan Kishan Make The Cut?