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West Indies Announce Squad For 2nd Test Against India, Add Uncapped Spinner

West Indies have announced their 13-player squad, including an uncapped spinner for the second and final Test against India in Trinidad, according to ICC. The Caribbean side fell to a disappointing innings and 141-run loss to the Asian nation in their first appearance of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle and will be keen to return to winning ways and tie the series when the second Test commences at Queen's Park Oval on Thursday.

"Proposal Came From...": India Batting Coach On Shubman Gill Playing No. 3 In 1st Test

Shubman Gill has requisite attributes to bat at the crucial number three slot in Indian Test line-up as he can shift gears as per requirement and shouldn't be judged on the basis of one failure, batting coach Vikram Rathour said on Sunday. India won the first Test against the West Indies by an innings and 141 runs but Gill's first game as No. 3, replacing the dogged Cheteshwar Pujara, didn't start well. He was out for only 6 in India's only innings as skipper Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal struck hundreds and Virat Kohli contributed 76.

'Will Play For India For Long Time...': Legendary Spinner On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal left everyone utterly impressed after he scored a brilliant century against West Indies in his debut match for India. His knock of 171 runs helped the Rohit Sharma-led side to register a comfortable victory by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test of the two-match series. The 21-year-old batter, who a brilliant IPL season for Rajasthan Royals, was sent to open alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, in place of Shubman Gill. As the entire cricket fraternity has been showering their love over Jaiswal, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also did not shy away from doing it.

Rohit Sharma Posts Hilarious "Anarkali" Pic. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Reply Wins Internet

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was in jovial mood following his side's comprehensive victory over West Indies in the first Test encounter in Dominica. Rohit took to Instagram to post a picture of himself along with a hilarious dialogue from Shah Rukh Khan's famous movie “Baazigar”. The caption read, 'Anarkali ka phone tha, ice cream khana bahut zaroori hai'. The post went viral on social media and many users came up with impressive replies. However, it was Rohit's wife Ritika Sajdeh who won the internet with her take on the picture. “But you were talking to me and asking if the coffee machine was okay,” she commented leaving social media users in splits.

How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0

India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the first Test of the two-match series. The Rohit Sharma-led side comfortably dominated the hosts as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal played a blistering knock of 171, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin scalping a whopping total of 12 wickets. The second and final Test will begin from July 20 and the visitors will be going in as the favourites. Currently, Team India is number one Test team in the world as per the ICC rankings but their place is not at all secured, even if they defeat West Indies 2-0.

"Should Be Given Opportunity...": Anil Kumble Backs This Leg-spinner For Place In India's Test Team

India brutally thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test of the two-match series on Saturday. It was a completely dominant performance from the visitors as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 171 runs and star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin took 12 wickets. In the entire match, the spinners had the upper hand as the pitch at Windsor Park in Roseau was spin-friendly. India spinners Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took a total of 17 wickets while West Indies spinners scalped three out of the five wickets of India.

"You Belong Here": Rohit Sharma Reveals Chat With Yashasvi Jaiswal During Record Partnership

India's skipper Rohit Sharma didn't hold back to laud youngster Yasasvi Jaiswal whose impressive knock of 171 laid the foundation for the victory against West Indies in the two-match Test series on Friday at Windsor Park. Jaiswal made the most of the opportunity that came to him in his debut Test. He took on the bowlers, didn't panic and managed to hold on to his nerves throughout his 501 minutes innings.

"Called Around 4:30 AM": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dad Reveals Emotional Chat With Son After Debut Test Ton

The first Test between India and West Indies turned out to be really memorable for young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal as he not only made his international debut but also struck his maiden century. His 171-run knock helped Team India to pull off a comfortable victory against the hosts by an innings and 141 runs. Jaiswal, who also bagged the Player of the Match award for his brilliant performance, came from a very humble background and fought through many hardships to reach where he is today.

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West Indies Announce Squad For 2nd Test Against India, Add Uncapped Spinner

"Proposal Came From...": India Batting Coach On Shubman Gill Playing No. 3 In 1st Test

'Will Play For India For Long Time...': Legendary Spinner On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rohit Sharma Posts Hilarious "Anarkali" Pic. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Reply Wins Internet

How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0

"Should Be Given Opportunity...": Anil Kumble Backs This Leg-spinner For Place In India's Test Team

"You Belong Here": Rohit Sharma Reveals Chat With Yashasvi Jaiswal During Record Partnership

"Called Around 4:30 AM": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dad Reveals Emotional Chat With Son After Debut Test Ton