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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.

Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

After a month of break, the Indian cricket team gets down to action once again as they take on West Indies in the first Test of a two-match away series. While the hosts, after their shock elimination from the ODI World Cup Qualifiers would be eager to prove that they are still relevant in world cricket, the Indian team too is beset by certain challenges. Cheteshwar Pujara's much-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.

Ravindra Jadeja's Picture With R Ashwin, Rahul Dravid Features '1 Horse And 2 GOATs'

Ready for their next assignment, Indian cricketers are gearing up for the 2-match Test series against West Indies at the Caribbean islands. After a lengthy break that lasted more than a month, the cricketers are ready to roll with the hope of putting the World Test Championship final disappointment behind them. Ravindra Jadeja, who was one of India's finest performers in the WTC final against Australia, shared a picture with head coach Rahul Dravid and fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. But, it was the caption of the picture that got everyone talking.

IND vs WI: Virat Kohli Set To match Sachin Tendulkar's Unique 'Father-Son' Feat

Virat Kohli is all set to match a unique feat achieved by Sachin Tendulkar in international cricket during India's upcoming tour of West Indies. Kohli can become the second Indian cricketer ever in the history of the sport to play against a father-son duo in Tests away from home. Kohli played against West Indies legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul during the 2011 tour and this time, he is most likely to face his son Tagenarine Chanderpaul. Tendulkar achieved this exact feat in 2011 when he faced Shaun Marsh in Australia – almost 19 years after he played against his father Geoff Marsh.

Cheteshwar Pujara Did "The Dirty Job...": India Great On Why Dropped Star Deserves 'More Respect'

Cheteshwar Pujara, a doyen at No. 3 in India's batting order, has been dropped from West Indies Tour and spin great Harbhajan Singh feels that Indian cricket hasn't exactly learned to value his contribution. "I have a lot of respect for Chesteshwar Pujara for what he has achieved. He has been an unsung hero of Indian team for many years now. He has been one of those pillars of strength for India, doing the dirty work of hanging in there, making sure other batters got their comfort," Harbhajan was blunt as ever in his assessment in an interview to PTI.

"Has Anyone Talked To Him?": Harbhajan Singh On Sarfaraz Khan's West Indies Test Snub

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) need to talk to Sarfaraz Khan and try to mould him into the kind of player that they want him to be. Sarfaraz has been a brilliant performer on the domestic circuit over the past couple of years but he was once again overlooked for selection ahead of the tour of West Indies. In an interaction with PTI, Harbhajan said that Sarfaraz's time will come considering how well he has performed in Ranji Trophy but added that he needs to be motivated by the authorities.

"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".

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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

Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

Ravindra Jadeja's Picture With R Ashwin, Rahul Dravid Features '1 Horse And 2 GOATs'

IND vs WI: Virat Kohli Set To match Sachin Tendulkar's Unique 'Father-Son' Feat

Cheteshwar Pujara Did "The Dirty Job...": India Great On Why Dropped Star Deserves 'More Respect'

"Has Anyone Talked To Him?": Harbhajan Singh On Sarfaraz Khan's West Indies Test Snub

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