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Put into bat on a tricky Sabina Park pitch, India were reduced to 46 for two in the opening session, but Virat Kohli and (76) Agarwal worked hard to rebuild the innings. (Photo: AP)

'We are in great position after losing just 5 wickets on that track': Mayank Agarwal

Agarwal, who scored 55, reached his third Test half century with an edge to the boundary.

31 Aug 2019 12:49 PM

After being put in to bat, India had a steady start as openers KL Rahul and Agarwal laid down a foundation for the team. (Photo: AFP)

'Good feeling to get Cheteshwar Pujara as my 1st Test wicket', says Rahkeem Cornwall

India posted a score of 264/5 on day one of the second Test of the two-match series against West Indies here at Sabina Park on Friday.

31 Aug 2019 10:01 AM

India had registered a comprehensive 318-run win over West Indies in the first Test of two-match series. (Photo: File)

Vivian Richards falls sick during live show, gets carried off the field

Skipper Virat Kohli had added yet another feather to his cap, becoming the most successful Indian captain in overseas Tests.

31 Aug 2019 9:18 AM

Kohli brought up his half-century in the 55th over of the innings, and he along with Rahane ensured the team does not lose any more wicket before the tea break. (Photo: AP)

IND vs WI 2nd Test: Kohli scores fifty, India post 264 runs on day one

Both Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively at the close of play on day one.

31 Aug 2019 8:30 AM

West captain Jason Holder and Indian captain Virat Kohli stand together for the toss. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

WI vs IND 2nd Test: India lose toss, WI send India to bat first

India did not make any change to their team from the first Test whereas West indies made two changes to their side.

30 Aug 2019 9:16 PM

Ajinkya Rahane played match-winning knocks of 81 and 102 in the first Test against the West Indies which India won by a huge margin of 381 runs in Antigua. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Test ton after 2 years made Ajinkya Rahane 'a bit emotional'

Rahane's form was a subject of widespread debate but the India Test vice-captain silenced his critics in style.

30 Aug 2019 5:32 PM

Virat Kohli is a record maker and a record breaker too. For Kohli, breaking records is like a matter of joke – be it in terms of runs scored or captaining the side. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli eyes massive record when India faces West Indies in 2nd Test

As of now, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith tops the chart with 25 tons.

30 Aug 2019 5:31 PM

Earlier, India white-washed the Windies in the ODI and T20I series. (Photo: AP)

'Pace is our backbone', says Windies skipper Jason Holder

West Indies will face India in the second Test at Sabina Park later today.

30 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

India will face West Indies in the second Test at Sabina Park here in Kingston later today. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Ind vs WI: 'Hundred in first Test special for me', says Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane played a knock of 81 and 102 against Windies in the first Test and was awarded man of the match.

30 Aug 2019 9:39 AM

Rishabh Pant will be desperate to pay back the faith reposed in him by the team management when India look to steamroll West Indies with another dominant show in the second World Test championship encounter starting on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant will on the spotlight when India takes on West Indies for the 2nd and final Test

It is unlikely that India will be tinkering with their playing XI after a big win even though Pant's form has been a bit of a concern.

29 Aug 2019 2:58 PM

Ravichandran Ashwin, who is currently with Team India, is not in the playing XI for the two-match Test series against West Indies in Antigua. (Photo: Twitter)

A fan does this when he sees Ashwin sitting alone on cruise

The photo nearly resembled to what Priyanka Chopra had done just a few days ago, after she photoshopped herself with Nick Jonas.

29 Aug 2019 2:52 PM

After winning the first Test, Kohli has become the most successful Test captain for India in overseas. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

Virat Kohli and Co attend dinner at Indian High Commissioner's residence in Jamaica

The Indian team defeated West Indies by 318 runs in the first Test of the two-match series on Monday.

29 Aug 2019 12:32 PM

One of the key aspects of his tenure has been the successful workload management of the bowlers. (Photo: AP)

'One of the best spells by an Indian fast bowler': Bharat Arun on Bumrah against WI

For Arun, a coach's priority is to ensure that execution part is perfect as the outcome is then taken care of.

29 Aug 2019 12:20 PM

Rishabh Pant undoubtedly has shined brightly in the Test format, but former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani thinks that Wriddhiman Saha should be in the Test squad for the second and final Test match against West Indies. (Photo:AFP)

Reasons why Wriddhiman Saha is a better fit in Tests than Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant is yet to shine fully, and that has been observed during the 2019 World Cup, and in the on-going West Indies tour.

28 Aug 2019 8:16 PM

One of India's greatest wicket-keepers, Syed Kirmani, feels that Bengal veteran Wriddhiman Saha deserves to play the second Test against the West Indies instead of Rishabh Pant. (Photo:AFP)

Syed Kirmani feels Wriddhiman Saha should be included in playing XI than Rishabh Pant

Pant's short career has been inconsistent at best especially his indiscreet shot selection during World Cup and the West Indies tour.

27 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

Skipper Virat Kohli has also backed him to do well for the team and persistently defended the batsman's credentials in the face of questions over his form. (Photo:AP/PTI)

I try to look at positives than focus at criticism: Ajinkya Rahane

Coming into the Test series, Rahane's form was a subject of widespread debate but he silenced his critics with scores of 81 and 102.

27 Aug 2019 5:02 PM

Ravi Shastri’s second stint as head coach of India began with a demolishing Test win over the West Indies. (Photo: Twitter)

Ravi Shastri trolled for sharing beach pictures; see tweets

Following India’s win, the team also gained 60 points in its quest of World Test Championship defence.

27 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

21-year-old Rishabh Pant is being seen as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successor across format but of late has been criticised for his shot selection at crucial junctures, more so during the ongoing series against the West Indies. (Photo:AP)

Rishabh Pant needs to stay calm, feels Virender Sehwag

Sehwag wants people to show patience with the young left-handed batsman.

26 Aug 2019 9:02 PM

India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane scored 81 and 102 -- his first Test hundred in two years during India's 318-run victory, which also earned him the 'Man of the Match' award. (Photo:AFP)

'Ajinkya Rahane repaid team's faith, but Rohit Sharma deserved a chance': Pravin Amre

According to Amre, Rahane's personal coach, hard work and patience finally paid off for the right-hander.

26 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

The second Test between India and West Indies will commence from August 30. (Photo: AP)

'Workload management is most important thing in Test Championship': Virat Kohli

Kohli said they wanted Bumrah to be fresh for the Test matches as he is going to be a 'key factor' for them in the Test Championship.

26 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

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