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West Indies vs India, 1st Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin Registers Five-Wicket Haul As India Dominate West Indies

Nursing a bruised ego after WTC final snub last month, Ravichandran Ashwin made the best possible comeback as his 33rd five-wicket haul put India in the driver's seat against a below-par West Indies on the first day of the opening Test, in Dominica on Wednesday. Ashwin justified his top billing in ICC Test bowlers' ranking with figures of 5 for 60 in 24.3 overs to decimate West Indies for a lowly 150 in 64.3 overs with Ravindra Jadeja (3/26 in 14 overs) beautifully complementing him to make life miserable for the home team batters.

What Shubman Gill Told Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid About Batting At No. 3 vs West Indies, Star Reveals

India batter Shubman Gill doesn't see the role of a number three much different to of an opener after deciding to bat lower down the order. Gill would fill the big shoes of Cheteshwar Pujara at number three, starting with the two Test series against the West Indies. Debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal has been tasked to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the series opener. "They (Team management) asked me where I wanted to bat, and I said I wanted No. 3. It is a position where I want to consolidate," Gill told host broadcasters ahead of the opening Test here.

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Autographs, Gets Clicked With Budding Cricketers In West Indies

The Indian cricket team is currently in the West Indies for its series in the Caribbean. They are set to play two Test matches, a three-match ODI series and five T20Is. The tour will kick off with a Test match at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. This will be the first game for the Indian cricket team since the World Test Championship final against Australia that concluded on June 11. The Rohit Sharma-led side is currently in Dominica preparing for the first Test against West Indies that will kick off on July 12.

"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.

"Firstly, I Want Everyone To...": Rohit Sharma's Counter On India's Successive WTC Final Failure

The Indian cricket team might be a powerhouse in world cricket but its inability to go the distance in ICC events is hurting even the most ardent of fanbases. As the Indian team begins a new cycle of the World Test Championship with a 2-match series against West Indies, skipper Rohit Sharma was asked to pick that 'one thing' that he feels the team has been missing, in pursuit of the most coveted titles. For Rohit, it was the availability of players.

"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.

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West Indies vs India, 1st Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin Registers Five-Wicket Haul As India Dominate West Indies

What Shubman Gill Told Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid About Batting At No. 3 vs West Indies, Star Reveals

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Autographs, Gets Clicked With Budding Cricketers In West Indies

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

"Firstly, I Want Everyone To...": Rohit Sharma's Counter On India's Successive WTC Final Failure

"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?