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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:AP/PTI)

Ajinkya Rahane dedicates his ton to people who supported him during rough times

Rahane hit his 10th Test hundred --- 102 off 242 balls -- in the second innings of India's World Test Championship campaign opener.

26 Aug 2019 12:30 PM

JAsprit Bumrah recently became the fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test wickets, during his six-wicket match haul against the West Indies in the first Test here, which India won by 318 runs on Sunday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Jasprit Bumrah says he can 'bowl outswingers more confidently now'

The 25-year-old has played just 11 Tests in his fast-rising career and has 55 wickets, averaging 20.63 at a brilliant economy rate of 2.64.

26 Aug 2019 12:16 PM

Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for seven runs while fellow fast bowler Ishant Sharma claimed three as India recorded their biggest ever away win by runs, thrashing the hosts by 318 runs in Antigua. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli needs to control bowlers' workload

Bumrah’s fourth five-wicket haul made him the only Asian to achieve the feat in South Africa, England, Australia and West Indies.

26 Aug 2019 12:08 PM

Holder admitted that the team fell short by few runs as they scored just 222 in the first innings while India scored 297 runs in their first innings. (Photo: AP)

'Bumrah bowled some magic balls': Jason Holder

West Indies will now face India in the second Test of the series at Sabina Park in Kingston from August 30.

26 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

Kohli went past former captain Sourav Ganguly to achieve the feat. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli becomes most successful Indian captain in overseas Tests

India will take on the Caribbean side in the second Test, beginning August 30 at Jamaica.

26 Aug 2019 10:13 AM

India bundled out Windies for 100 runs after posting a target of 419 runs for Windies to win the game. (Photo: AFP)

India win first Test against West Indies by 318 runs

Rahane was awarded player of the match as he scored a total of 183 runs in the match.

26 Aug 2019 7:56 AM

India reached a strong position on Day 3 of the first Test match between India and West Indies, after Indian captain Virat Kohli and vice captain Ajinkya Rahane put on an unbeaten 104 runs partnership to extend India’s lead to 260 after losing three early wickets with two more days to be played. While Kohli and Rahane put on an unbeaten 104 runs stand, the duo scripted history. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli-Ajinkya Rahane script historic record

The pair’s 104 runs partnership was the eight century partnership for the fourth wicket for India in the longest format.

25 Aug 2019 3:08 PM

After he was sent back to pavilion with 38 runs score against West Indies on day three of the ongoing first Test, batsman KL Rahul on Sunday said that he was very disappointed adding that he needs to be patient in order to improve his game. (Photo:AP)

KL Rahul expresses disappointment after getting out on 38

Rahul, however, said that he was batting well and looked comfortable in the two innings.

25 Aug 2019 12:50 PM

After getting bowled out for 222 in the first innings against India on day three of the first Test match, West Indies skipper Jason Holder expressed disappointment with the top-order, saying the batsmen failed to step up. (Photo:AP)

‘Our top-order batsmen must step up’, says Jason Holder

His remarks came after the close of play on day three as India ended the day at 185/3 with a lead of 260 runs.

25 Aug 2019 12:10 PM

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane's half centuries strengthened India's position in the first Test against West Indies, the two performing their leadership duties with aplomb here. (Photo:AP)

Ind vs WI 1st Test: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane guide India to a strong position against WI

After a career-defining 81 in the first innings, vice-captain Rahane remained unbeaten on 53 while skipper Kohli was batting on 51.

25 Aug 2019 10:48 AM

It was a special day for the lanky Ishant, who struck 19 runs and shared a crucial 60 runs with Ravindra Jadeja (58) for the eighth wicket stand during India's innings earlier in the day. (Photo: AFP)

'Bumrah told me to try cross-seam and it worked', says Ishant Sharma

Ishant took three wickets from his final three overs to complete his ninth five-wicket haul in Tests.

24 Aug 2019 4:31 PM

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav were left out while Jadeja got the nod in the playing XI. (Photo: AFP)

Ravindra Jadeja happy to repay captain Kohli's faith

Jadeja struck 58 off 112 deliveries and shared a crucial 60 runs with Ishant Sharma (19) for the eight wicket.

24 Aug 2019 2:03 PM

Bumrah achieved the feat against West Indies on day two of the ongoing first Test match at Antigua. (Photo: AP)

Jasprit Bumrah becomes fastest Indian to scalp 50 Test wickets

Bumrah dismissed Darren Bravo in the 30th over of the Windies innings to register his 50th Test wicket.

24 Aug 2019 10:30 AM

Jadeja was chosen over spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the first Test match. (Photo: AP)

'Was just trying to give my best', says Ravindra Jadeja after scoring half-century against Windies

India was in a spot of bother at 189/6, but Jadeja stayed out there in the middle with the tailenders to propel India to 297 runs.

24 Aug 2019 8:28 AM

Ishant Sharma bagged five wickets while Bumrah, Shami, and Jadeja scalped one wicket each. (Photo: AFP)

India bundle out for 297, Windies trail by 108 runs in first Test

For Windies, Roach took four wickets while Gabriel scalped three wickets.

24 Aug 2019 8:11 AM

West Indies player Sharmarh Brooks, who received his Test debut cap from former cricketer Viv Richards on Thursday, said that the feeling was great to get the cap from 'legend'. (Photo: Windies cricket/twitter)

Sharmarh Brooks 'felt very great' to receive Test debut cap from Vivian Richards

Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel bowled really well as they picked three and two wickets respectively.

23 Aug 2019 3:01 PM

The Mumbaikar feels that it’s too premature to say whether the stint proved beneficial or not but it certainly helped him get him some quality batting practice. (Photo: PTI)

'Not a selfish guy': Rahane not concerned about missing hundred

Rahane spent a couple of months with Hampshire in English county, playing seven games in which he scored a hundred and a fifty.

23 Aug 2019 12:02 PM

However, India's top performer Rahane explained why the decision was taken. (Photo: File)

IND vs WI first Test: Gavaskar 'astonished' by Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion

Ashwin has scored 552 runs with four hundreds and taken 60 wickets with four five-fors against the West Indies in 11 Tests (home and away).

23 Aug 2019 10:08 AM

KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal opened the batting for India. The team had a shattering start as they suffered three early blow. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs WI first Test: Rahane shines as India post 203/6

Windies won the toss and opted to ball first against the strong Indian batting side.

23 Aug 2019 8:55 AM

Braja Mohan Das was taken into custody from Shantipur in Morigaon district after the ATS launched an investigation and traced him with the help of Assam Police. (Photo: Representational Image)

19-year-old Assamese threatens to kill Indian cricket team, arrested

The Indian cricket team is currently in the West Indies and are scheduled to play their first Test.

23 Aug 2019 8:24 AM

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