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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.

Shubman Gill At No. 3, Left-Right Opening Combination vs WI: Rohit Sharma's Major Announcements

For the first Test against West Indies that starts on Wednesday, India will see a new opening combination. India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday announced that talented youngster Shubman Gill will bat at No. 3 slot. In the past, Shubman has opened for India and has achieved much success in his 16-Test career so far. Sharma also announced that India will see a left-right opening combination. Also, two spinners will be in the XI.

"Is Age Mein Matlab?": Ajinkya Rahane Stumps Reporter With His Response

Back into the Indian Test team, Ajinkya Rahane's selection for the West Indies tour proved that the selectors' decision to back him for the World Test Championship final wasn't just a 'splash in the pan' decision. Rahane duly made his chance count in the WTC final and would look to continue his good form on the tour of the Caribbean islands. Speaking to media ahead of the first Test against West Indies in Dominica, Rahane, however, wasn't entirely pleased with a reporter asking him about his comeback "at this age".

"I Was Vice-Captain For...": Ajinkya Rahane On Return As India's Test Deputy Against West Indies

Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said that his side is not going to take the Windies lightly despite their recent struggles, which also include not being able to secure a spot for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, and missing out on the global cricketing extravaganza for the first time ever. India will kick off its ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 campaign with a two-Test series against West Indies, with the first Test from Wednesday in Dominica.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

Team India is all set to take on the West Indies in the first Test, starting July 12 in Dominica. It will be the first game for the side since the World Test Championship final against Australia that ended on June 11. After the game, the Indian players got some good personal time and they will now be back playing at the highest level after a one-month break. The Indian team has already reached Dominica and started the training at the venue.

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests

West Indies' performance mentor Brian Lara believes his players are moving in the "right direction" and hoped some of them will grab the opportunity and produce the goods against a formidable India in the upcoming two-Test series. India will begin their Test campaign on July 12 in Dominica, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in a multi-format series. "We have two very important Test matches which start the two-year cycle (World Test Championships) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are one of the top teams in the world," said Lara.

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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?

Shubman Gill At No. 3, Left-Right Opening Combination vs WI: Rohit Sharma's Major Announcements

"Is Age Mein Matlab?": Ajinkya Rahane Stumps Reporter With His Response

"I Was Vice-Captain For...": Ajinkya Rahane On Return As India's Test Deputy Against West Indies

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests