INDIA AIM TO GO ALL OUT

Shubman Gill’s men would look to deflate struggling West Indies side

- Haridev Pushparaj

Two teams, India and the West Indies, with very contrasting fortunes and auras will lock horns at the gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium in the first Test of the two-match Test series with everything to play for.

For India skipper Shubman Gill, this will be his second assignment after the challenging away tour of England where the visitors put up a spirited show to notch up a 22 draw against the Ben Stokesled side. Gills first series at home as captain of India will be crucial for the team considering their fortunes the last time they played a Test series on home soil in October last year against New Zealand.

India’s 3-0 whitewash by New Zealand under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma was unprecedented and humbling at the same time for Indian cricket. For a country that prides itself on its stupendous home record and what is generally considered the toughest tour or one of the toughest in world cricket for visiting teams, the Kiwis turned that perception on the head with their efforts.