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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.

Why RCB Don't Win IPL Title? Yuzvendra Chahal Gives Epic Response

One of the most famous sports franchises in the world, Royal Challengers Bangalore are yet to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. For 16 seasons in a row, the franchise hasn't been able to get its hands on the trophy despite possessing one of the finest squads in the league in most seasons. Yuzvendra Chahal, a player who spent 8 seasons with the franchise, was asked the perennial question 'Why RCB doesn't win the IPL title?' Chahal, trying to find the answer himself, gave an honest response.

"Bit Like Brett Lee In His Prime...:" Ricky Ponting Praises England Pacer

Australian cricketing great Ricky Ponting has heaped heavy praises on England pacer Mark Wood, who took a match-winning seven-wicket haul in third Ashes Test at Headingley, saying that he is a bit like Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson and even Brett Lee "in his prime". Ponting has been left amazed by Wood's impact, which including a five-wicket haul in the first innings and a valuable total of 40 runs with the bat, laced with some quick fours and sixes.

"Had No Clue Who Yuzi Chahal Was": Wife Dhanashree Makes Candid Confession

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal is primarily known for his ability to deceive batters with his spin bowling. But, away from the field, the leg-spinner also managed to win over the hearts of Dhanashree Verma, now his wife. In a never-heard-before revelation, both Chahal and his Dhanashree opened up on their journey, starting from how they got to know each other to eventually deciding to tie the knot. During an interview, Dhanashree even revealed that she didn't even know that Chahal was an Indian cricketer when the two met for the first time.

"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.

Not Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah Could Be Back For This Series: Report

Jasprit Burmah's absence from the national team has hurt India a lot over the last year or so, especially in big events. Had the pacer been a part of the team at the Asia Cup, T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship, India's campaign could've ended quite differently. While this year's Asia Cup was being seen as the possible return event for the marquee pacer, a report has claimed that the ace bowler might be able to wear the national team's jersey a little before.

"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.

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

Why RCB Don't Win IPL Title? Yuzvendra Chahal Gives Epic Response

"Bit Like Brett Lee In His Prime...:" Ricky Ponting Praises England Pacer

"Had No Clue Who Yuzi Chahal Was": Wife Dhanashree Makes Candid Confession

"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

Not Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah Could Be Back For This Series: Report

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