<p>West Indies team lost their first Test by an inning and 272-run to India at Rajkot.&nbsp;The 'Men in Blue' finished the game in three days as the spinners bundled out the inexperienced Windies batsmen twice in four sessions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Post the crushing loss, former West Indies players criticized the players, who batted irresponsibly in the first Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking a dig at the critics, skipper Jason Holder on Wednesday stated that even Caribbean team of the 90’s that included legendary Brian Lara, couldn't win a Test series in India.</p>

<p>"We are playing the No.1 team, India, in their backyard. And history would show we haven't won a Test match here since 1994 and if you look at the players who came through West Indies cricket - I think Brian Lara and these greats have been playing all that time."</p>

<p>Recently, former West Indies captain Carl Hooper was critical of youngsters in the island nations being only interested in T20 contracts but without taking names, the current skipper presented a contrarian view.</p>

<p>"Again, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just focus primarily on what I have to do and what the team has to do. There's no point worrying about what people have to say because people will always have to say (something or the other).</p>

<p>"The only way we can silence the critics - or try to silence them because I don't think they'll ever shut up - is by playing cricket."</p>

<p>"A lot has been said about this Test team in particular; things that I am not in agreement with. Because we have beaten top sides in the last two-three series we've played. We probably haven't won as many series as we'd like. Within the last year, I think we've won two out of four or five series we've played. So I don't understand why people would be this harsh towards us."</p>

<p>Holder believes that efforts should be made to popularise Test cricket among youngsters.</p>

<p>The visitors will play their second and final Test against India on Friday.&nbsp;</p>


West Indies team lost their first Test by an inning and 272-run to India at Rajkot. The 'Men in Blue' finished the game in three days as the spinners bundled out the inexperienced Windies batsmen twice in four sessions.

West Indies team lost their first Test by an inning and 272-run to India at Rajkot. The 'Men in Blue' finished the game in three days as the spinners bundled out the inexperienced Windies batsmen twice in four sessions. Post the crushing loss, former West Indies players criticized the players, who batted irresponsibly in the first Test. Taking a dig at the critics, skipper Jason Holder on Wednesday stated that even Caribbean team of the 90’s that included legendary Brian Lara, couldn't win a Test series in India. "We are playing the No.1 team, India, in their backyard. And history would show we haven't won a Test match here since 1994 and if you look at the players who came through West Indies cricket - I think Brian Lara and these greats have been playing all that time." Recently, former West Indies captain Carl Hooper was critical of youngsters in the island nations being only interested in T20 contracts but without taking names, the current skipper presented a contrarian view. "Again, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just focus primarily on what I have to do and what the team has to do. There's no point worrying about what people have to say because people will always have to say (something or the other). "The only way we can silence the critics - or try to silence them because I don't think they'll ever shut up - is by playing cricket." "A lot has been said about this Test team in particular; things that I am not in agreement with. Because we have beaten top sides in the last two-three series we've played. We probably haven't won as many series as we'd like. Within the last year, I think we've won two out of four or five series we've played. So I don't understand why people would be this harsh towards us." Holder believes that efforts should be made to popularise Test cricket among youngsters. The visitors will play their second and final Test against India on Friday.

Even Windies team with Lara couldn't win Test series in India: Captain Holder

<p>West Indies lost the first Test to India by an innings and 272 runs in Gujarat's Rajkot.</p>

<p>While India won the match inside three days, registering their biggest innings win in Test cricket, the performance of Windies players was below par and was heavily criticised.</p>

<p>Among the critics, India's veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh described the Windies team as not even good enough to compete against the elite teams in Ranji Trophy.</p>

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<p>The tweet didn't go well with many cricketing fans and former West Indies cricketer Tino Best.</p>

<p>Best was not too impressed with Harbhajan's tweet and hit back by taking a pot shot at India's performance during the Test series in England, where they lost the five-match series 1-4.</p>

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<p>Some Indian fans too were left outraged by Harbhajan's comments.</p>

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<p>The tourists were dismissed for 196 runs, in their second innings, early in the final session while following on, to trail the two-match series 0-1.</p>


West Indies lost the first Test to India by an innings and 272 runs in Gujarat's Rajkot. While India won the match inside three days, registering their biggest innings win in Test cricket, the performance of Windies players was below par and was heavily criticised.

West Indies lost the first Test to India by an innings and 272 runs in Gujarat's Rajkot. While India won the match inside three days, registering their biggest innings win in Test cricket, the performance of Windies players was below par and was heavily criticised. Among the critics, India's veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh described the Windies team as not even good enough to compete against the elite teams in Ranji Trophy. With all due respect to West Indies Cricket but I have a question for u all...will this west Indies team qualify for Ranji quarters from the plate group? Elite se to nahin hoga 🧐 #INDvsWI — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 5, 2018 × The tweet didn't go well with many cricketing fans and former West Indies cricketer Tino Best. Best was not too impressed with Harbhajan's tweet and hit back by taking a pot shot at India's performance during the Test series in England, where they lost the five-match series 1-4. Hey bro didn’t see these cocky tweets vs England 🤷🏾‍♂️ .... but anyhow the young men will learn 🙏🏾 — Tino95 (@tinobest) October 6, 2018 × Some Indian fans too were left outraged by Harbhajan's comments. If English ex cricketgers had made such comments about our teams the previous tours in 2011 and 2014, how would you have reacted? Disrespectful — Abhinav Misra (@princeshwar) October 5, 2018 × With all due respect... this kind of behaviour is the reason you are sitting here and tweeting instead of playing. Very Disrespectful. — Kiran Bhat (@ItsBhatOfficial) October 5, 2018 × This was the exact feeling England were having when we were out there playing against them in their home ground! Don't be arrogant for no reason! Forgot that you are a sportsman?? #INDvWI #sportsmanship #staygrounded #stayhumble — Anshul Gupta (@AnshulGuptaLko) October 5, 2018 × How about try to be a little respectful??Also WI has won a test match in Eng & UAE(vs Pak) each. They are missing few of their key players in this match. — Abhimanyu (@abhimanyuk090) October 5, 2018 × The tourists were dismissed for 196 runs, in their second innings, early in the final session while following on, to trail the two-match series 0-1.

'Didn’t see cocky tweets vs England', says ex-Windies pacer to Harbhajan's potshot

<p>West Indies' run machine Chris Gayle is a big omission from the West Indies squad for T20I series against India. Meanwhile, Darren Bravo and all-rounder Kieron Pollard were welcomed to the limited-overs squad.</p>

<p>Cricket West Indies said that Chris Gayle has decided to skip their <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pollard-and-darren-bravo-back-for-west-indies-gayle-unavailable-170183">series in India and Bangladesh</a>.</p>

<p>"We will be without our stalwart, Chris Gayle, for this Indian tour and the next tour against Bangladesh as he has declined selection at this time..." Courtney Browne, chairman of the selection panel, said in a statement late on Sunday.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old Gayle has declined the selection because currently he is busy with the Afghanistan Premier League and will subsequently feature in the T10 league, also in the United Arab Emirates.</p>

<p>"... however, he has made himself available for the selection for the visit of England to the Caribbean and the CWC (Cricket World Cup) in 2019," Browne added.</p>

<p><strong>ODI squad:</strong> Jason Holder (captain), Fabian Allen, Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Chanderpaul Hemraj, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Oshane Thomas</p>

<p><strong>T20 squad: </strong>Carlos Brathwaite (captain), Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Khary Pierre, Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Oshane Thomas</p>


West Indies' run machine Chris Gayle is a big omission from the West Indies squad for T20I series against India. Meanwhile, Darren Bravo and all-rounder Kieron Pollard were welcomed to the limited-overs squad.

West Indies' run machine Chris Gayle is a big omission from the West Indies squad for T20I series against India. Meanwhile, Darren Bravo and all-rounder Kieron Pollard were welcomed to the limited-overs squad. Cricket West Indies said that Chris Gayle has decided to skip their series in India and Bangladesh. "We will be without our stalwart, Chris Gayle, for this Indian tour and the next tour against Bangladesh as he has declined selection at this time..." Courtney Browne, chairman of the selection panel, said in a statement late on Sunday. The 39-year-old Gayle has declined the selection because currently he is busy with the Afghanistan Premier League and will subsequently feature in the T10 league, also in the United Arab Emirates. "... however, he has made himself available for the selection for the visit of England to the Caribbean and the CWC (Cricket World Cup) in 2019," Browne added. ODI squad: Jason Holder (captain), Fabian Allen, Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Chanderpaul Hemraj, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Oshane Thomas T20 squad: Carlos Brathwaite (captain), Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Khary Pierre, Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Oshane Thomas

Here is why Chris Gayle declined selection for India series

<p>Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul helped team India to win the first Test against West Indies on Saturday.</p>

<p>Following on, the tourists were all out at a score of 196 runs and suffered an innings and 272-run&nbsp;defeat in Rajkot. The match ended early in the final session and Windies now trail the two-match series 1-0.</p>

<p>They were dismissed for 181 in their first innings in response to India's 649-9 declared.</p>

<p>West Indies' opener Kieran Powell started off well and fought a lonely battle as the team&nbsp;kept losing wickets from the other side. Powell scored 83 runs to offer some resistance to the team and his knock included eight fours and four sixes.</p>

<p>Kuldeep soon took control with his left-arm wrist spin in the afternoon session to rattle West Indies' top and middle order. He is playing just his fourth Test since making his debut last year against Australia.</p>

<p>Ravichandran Ashwin, who returned figures of 4-37 in West Indies' first innings, had sent back stand-in skipper Kraigg Brathwaite for 10 before lunch and then got Bishoo.</p>

<p>Ravindra Jadeja, who scored his maiden international century during India's only innings, took the final wicket of Shannon Gabriel for four as the hosts celebrated an utterly dominant win over the former cricketing powerhouse.</p>

<p>West Indies were all out for 181 in their first innings in reply to India's mammoth 649 for 9 in the morning session.</p>

<p>The world's top Test side surpassed their previous <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ent-india-thrash-west-indies-in-first-test-register-their-biggest-ever-victory-169832">biggest win</a> against&nbsp;Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs during the minnows' debut five-day game in June.</p>

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<p>The highlight of the game was India's batsmen ensured the world's number one side dominated the match after centuries by 18-year-old debutant opener Prithvi Shaw, skipper Virat Kohli and Jadeja.</p>

<p>The second match is scheduled in Hyderabad starting October 12.</p>


Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul helped team India to win the first Test against West Indies on Saturday. Following on, the tourists were all out at a score of 196 runs and suffered an innings and 272-run defeat in Rajkot.

Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul helped team India to win the first Test against West Indies on Saturday. Following on, the tourists were all out at a score of 196 runs and suffered an innings and 272-run defeat in Rajkot. The match ended early in the final session and Windies now trail the two-match series 1-0. They were dismissed for 181 in their first innings in response to India's 649-9 declared. West Indies' opener Kieran Powell started off well and fought a lonely battle as the team kept losing wickets from the other side. Powell scored 83 runs to offer some resistance to the team and his knock included eight fours and four sixes. Kuldeep soon took control with his left-arm wrist spin in the afternoon session to rattle West Indies' top and middle order. He is playing just his fourth Test since making his debut last year against Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin, who returned figures of 4-37 in West Indies' first innings, had sent back stand-in skipper Kraigg Brathwaite for 10 before lunch and then got Bishoo. Ravindra Jadeja, who scored his maiden international century during India's only innings, took the final wicket of Shannon Gabriel for four as the hosts celebrated an utterly dominant win over the former cricketing powerhouse. West Indies were all out for 181 in their first innings in reply to India's mammoth 649 for 9 in the morning session. The world's top Test side surpassed their previous biggest win against Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs during the minnows' debut five-day game in June. The Windies go to lunch on 33/1, trailing by 435 runs in Rajkot. Will they fight back in the second session of day three? #INDvWI LIVE ⬇️https://t.co/bOSqME405O pic.twitter.com/UzG4AxLwKk — ICC (@ICC) October 6, 2018 × The highlight of the game was India's batsmen ensured the world's number one side dominated the match after centuries by 18-year-old debutant opener Prithvi Shaw, skipper Virat Kohli and Jadeja. The second match is scheduled in Hyderabad starting October 12.

Ind vs WI, 1st Test: Kuldeep Yadav shines as India defeat West Indies by an innings and 272 runs

<p>Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been dropped from India's Test squad for the upcoming West Indies series, the country's cricket board announced Saturday.</p>

<p>Dhawan had a forgettable England tour with the left-handed opener managing just 162 runs in eight innings as top-ranked India lost the Test series 1-4.</p>

<p>Uncapped batsman Mayank Agarwal and rookie fast bowler Mohammed Siraj were included in the 15-man team that will be led by Virat Kohli, who was rested in the recent Asia Cup 50-over tournament won by India.</p>

<p>The national selectors decided to rest fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar due to their "recent workload", the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement.</p>

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<p>"Both Ishant Sharma and Hardik Pandya were not considered for selection, as they are yet to recover from their injuries," the BCCI added.</p>

<p>The first Test will be held in Rajkot starting October 4, with the second in Hyderabad from October 12.</p>

<p>The two teams will also play five one-day international and three Twenty20 matches after the Test matches.</p>

<p>The world's top Test side will then head to Australia for a full series starting November.</p>

<p>Squad: Virat Kohli (captain), KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur</p>


Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been dropped from India's Test squad for the upcoming West Indies series, the country's cricket board announced Saturday. Dhawan had a forgettable England tour with the left-handed opener managing just 162 runs in eight innings as top-ranked India lost the Test series 1-4.

Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been dropped from India's Test squad for the upcoming West Indies series, the country's cricket board announced Saturday. Dhawan had a forgettable England tour with the left-handed opener managing just 162 runs in eight innings as top-ranked India lost the Test series 1-4. Uncapped batsman Mayank Agarwal and rookie fast bowler Mohammed Siraj were included in the 15-man team that will be led by Virat Kohli, who was rested in the recent Asia Cup 50-over tournament won by India. The national selectors decided to rest fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar due to their "recent workload", the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement. Alert: Indian team for the @Paytm Test series against Windies announced.#TeamIndia #INDvWI Details - https://t.co/q3PsWeZnzm pic.twitter.com/aJG5n8JbKm — BCCI (@BCCI) September 29, 2018 × Indian team: Virat Kohli (captain), KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, C Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vc), H Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, M Shami, Umesh Yadav, M Siraj, Shardul Thakur — BCCI (@BCCI) September 29, 2018 × "Both Ishant Sharma and Hardik Pandya were not considered for selection, as they are yet to recover from their injuries," the BCCI added. The first Test will be held in Rajkot starting October 4, with the second in Hyderabad from October 12. The two teams will also play five one-day international and three Twenty20 matches after the Test matches. The world's top Test side will then head to Australia for a full series starting November. Squad: Virat Kohli (captain), KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur

Shikhar Dhawan left out of India's Test squad for West Indies series

<p>The West Indies won the toss and again opted to bowl in the second Twenty20 against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Monday as they seek a breakthrough win on tour.</p>

<p>The world Twenty20 champions have already lost both Tests, three one-days and the first Twenty20 in New Zealand, and Carlos Brathwaite said they were desperate for a win.</p>

<p>He said he wanted New Zealand to bat first because following is the West Indies &quot;strong suit&quot; and there was also the threat of rain impacting on the match.</p>

<p>&quot;If the rain does arrive we have the upper hand but if it goes 20 overs we still have to bat well and bowl well.&quot;</p>

<p>The tourists also bowled first in the first Twenty20 which New Zealand won by 47 runs.</p>

<p>The West Indies have made two changes with Shimron Hetmeyer in for Jason Mohammed and Sheldon Cottrell replaces Jerome Taylor.</p>

<p>The return of captain Kane Williamson for Ross Taylor is the only change in the New Zealand line up.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (capt), Glenn Phillips, Tom Bruce, Anaru Kitchen, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Seth Rance</p>

<p>West Indies: Chris Gayle, Chadwick Walton, Andre Fletcher, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite (capt), Rovman Powell, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Kesrick Williams, Samuel Badree</p>


The world Twenty20 champions have already lost both Tests, three one-days and the first Twenty20 in New Zealand.

The West Indies won the toss and again opted to bowl in the second Twenty20 against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Monday as they seek a breakthrough win on tour. The world Twenty20 champions have already lost both Tests, three one-days and the first Twenty20 in New Zealand, and Carlos Brathwaite said they were desperate for a win. He said he wanted New Zealand to bat first because following is the West Indies "strong suit" and there was also the threat of rain impacting on the match. "If the rain does arrive we have the upper hand but if it goes 20 overs we still have to bat well and bowl well." The tourists also bowled first in the first Twenty20 which New Zealand won by 47 runs. The West Indies have made two changes with Shimron Hetmeyer in for Jason Mohammed and Sheldon Cottrell replaces Jerome Taylor. The return of captain Kane Williamson for Ross Taylor is the only change in the New Zealand line up. New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (capt), Glenn Phillips, Tom Bruce, Anaru Kitchen, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Seth Rance West Indies: Chris Gayle, Chadwick Walton, Andre Fletcher, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite (capt), Rovman Powell, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Kesrick Williams, Samuel Badree

West Indies win toss, New Zealand to bat in second T20