India vs. West Indies, 1st Test: Batters Must Make Up For A Weak Pace Attack

In order to make up for a somewhat weak bowling attack as Rohit Sharma and company prepare for the first Test in Dominica, which begins on Wednesday, new blood at the top of the batting order will be required from the high-profile Indian willow wielders.

On the eve of the first Test, captain Rohit announced that rising gun Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting alongside him and that Shubman Gill, who has been on a tear lately, will move to the no. 3 position in the two-Test series.

Mohammed Siraj, who has 19 Tests of experience, will be in charge of a weakened pace attack without injured leader Jasprit Bumrah and a rested Mohammed Shami.

After losing to Australia in the World Test Championship final last month, Rohit Sharma’s team is seen as entering a transitional phase with the Test series.
Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav, two other seasoned bowlers, were passed over in favour of Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini, and the uncapped Mukesh Sharma.

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said there would be no complacency against a team that defeated England in back-to-back home series, despite the fact that they are the world’s top-ranked Test team and start as favourites against eighth-placed West Indies.

We admire West Indies as a team. They should not be underestimated, the batsman warned the media.

“West Indies has fared admirably at home during the past few years, particularly in Test matches. We want to play to our strengths and give everything we’ve got.

The order of the batters will also change, with Jaiswal starting alongside Rohit and Gill taking the place of the seasoned Cheteshwar Pujara at number three.

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Rahane said, “I am so happy for Jaiswal. He has worked so hard and scored runs for Mumbai in both domestic and international cricket.”

He has a promising future, and his batting style is good.

Following their failure to qualify for this year’s 50-over World Cup in India, a new low for the two-time champions, West Indies will view the series as an opportunity to improve their spirits.
Kraigg Brathwaite, the home captain, said on Sunday, “It’s vital to start well.

“We generally understand how the surfaces will play, and we already know India’s team, so it’s important from now on to mentally prepare, and understand the plans we want both as a bowling unit and as batters.”