Virat Kohli, the modern-day cricketing maestro has consistently demonstrated his mastery in all formats of the game. His batting prowess in Test cricket has been nothing short of remarkable, and his performances against the West Indies have been particularly noteworthy. With 14 matches against the Caribbean side, Kohli has amassed 822 runs, including two magnificent centuries and five gritty fifties. In this article, we will take a look at Virat Kohli’s Test records against the West Indies, highlighting his top knocks and significant contributions. When facing the West Indies, Virat Kohli has been a picture of consistency with the bat.…
Author: Mohan Nasre
Rohit Sharma is known for his explosive batting in limited-overs cricket, but he has also left a mark in the longer format of the game. His performances against the West Indies in Test cricket have been nothing short of remarkable. With a total of six matches against the Caribbean side, the Indian Captain has displayed his prowess with the bat, accumulating 338 runs, including two magnificent centuries. In this article, we will take a look at Rohit Sharma’s Test records against the West Indies, highlighting his memorable innings and significant contributions. When facing the West Indies, Rohit Sharma has consistently…
India dominated West Indies on day one of the first Test, with Rohit Sharma’s team bundling out the Caribbean batters for a mere 150 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin was the standout performer, taking a five-wicket haul, while Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal ended the day unbeaten. Amidst the impressive performance Shubman Gill who was pushed down the batting order to No. 3, caught the attention for a different reason. When India required just one more wicket to wrap up the Windies innings, Gill broke into a spontaneous dance in front of Virat Kohli. Here is the video of Shubman Gill: DO…
Ravichandran Ashwin, who was left out of the playing XI for the crucial WTC final, delivered a fitting response to the management by picking up a five-wicket haul in his first game since the snub, against West Indies. The 36-year-old off-spinner emerged as the standout performer with the ball on the first day of the opening Test between India and West Indies, registering figures of 24.3-60-5. With this achievement, Ashwin surpassed James Anderson’s fifer tally, taking his own count to 33. During a press conference after his remarkable performance, Ashwin addressed the WTC snub. He expressed that playing in the…
In the first Test match of the series between India and West Indies on July 12, Rohit Sharma’s team emerged victorious on the opening day. While West Indies struggled to a total of 150, India cruised to 80/0. Ashwin played a pivotal role in India’s bowling attack, securing a five-wicket haul. The other bowlers also performed admirably and received excellent support from the fielders. Ishan Kishan, making his Test debut, took two catches, but it was Mohammed Siraj who stole the spotlight with his breathtaking catch. Also Read: Top 6 Innings of Shubman Gill in ODI Cricket So Far In…
The eagerly awaited first Test match between India and West Indies is set to take place at Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica from July 12 to July 16. Team India is ready for a comprehensive tour of West Indies in July, encompassing all formats of the game. The official schedule released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) includes two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and a five-match T20 International series, commencing on July 12. The IND vs WI Test series will mark the beginning of India’s campaign in the World Test Championship Cycle (2023-25). On the…
The eagerly awaited first Test match between India and West Indies is set to take place at Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica from July 12 to July 16. Team India is ready for a comprehensive tour of West Indies in July, encompassing all formats of the game. The official schedule released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) includes two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and a five-match T20 International series, commencing on July 12. The IND vs WI Test series will mark the beginning of India’s campaign in the World Test Championship Cycle (2023-25). On Day…
The highly anticipated first Test match between West Indies and India is set to take place at Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica from July 12 to July 16. The rivalry between India and West Indies in Test cricket is a captivating one. The two teams have clashed in 98 matches, with India emerging victorious in 22 encounters and West Indies prevailing on 30 occasions. The remaining 46 matches ended in a draw. While West Indies dominated this Test fixture till 1990s, India have not lost a Test match against West Indies since 2002. On the 1st day of the match…
As India prepares to take on West Indies in Dominica on July 12 for the first Test match of the series, all eyes will be on the senior players who are facing scrutiny due to the impressive performances of young talents pushing for selection. Among the senior players, R Ashwin will be a key figure to watch, especially after his remarkable performance as the highest wicket-taker for India in the 2021-23 WTC cycle, claiming 61 wickets. In addition to replicating his previous success in the upcoming WTC cycle, the experienced off-spinner has his sights set on a significant milestone that…
Shubman Gill who is known for his opening role will now bat at the No. 3 position in the upcoming Test match between India and West Indies. Head coach Rahul Dravid approached Gill about taking on this new role, and Gill happily agreed, citing his previous experience batting at this position in domestic cricket. “I have batted at the No. 3 position in the past, so I am comfortable with it. Our coach asked me about my preferred batting position, and I mentioned the No. 3 slot,” he stated. When asked about replacing legendary players like Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara,…