Ajinkya Rahane scored his first Test century in two years India declared their second innings at 343 for seven, setting a tough target of 419-run for hosts in the first cricket Test on the fourth day of the match.

Ajinkya Rahane scored 102 but Hanuma Vihari squandered the opportunity to get his maiden ton by 7 runs. They raised a 135-run stand for the fifth wicket.

Brief Scores:&nbsp;

India: 297 and 343/7 declared in 112.3 overs (A Rahane 102, H Vihari 93; R Chase 4/132, K Roach 1/29)&nbsp;

West Indies 1st innings: 222 all out.

Ajinkya Rahane scored his first Test century in two years India declared their second innings at 343 for seven, setting a tough target of 419-run for hosts in the first cricket Test on the fourth day of the match.

Ajinkya Rahane scored his first Test century in two years India declared their second innings at 343 for seven, setting a tough target of 419-run for hosts in the first cricket Test on the fourth day of the match. Ajinkya Rahane scored 102 but Hanuma Vihari squandered the opportunity to get his maiden ton by 7 runs. They raised a 135-run stand for the fifth wicket. Brief Scores: India: 297 and 343/7 declared in 112.3 overs (A Rahane 102, H Vihari 93; R Chase 4/132, K Roach 1/29) West Indies 1st innings: 222 all out.

West Indies vs India 1st Test day 4: India declare at 343/7 to set West Indies a 419-run target

Chris Gayle changed his mind about international retirement and the West Indies selectors on Friday gave the 'Universe Boss' a place in the one-day squad to face India in a three-match series.

Gayle said in March that he planned to retire following the Cricket World Cup but changed his mind during the tournament.

Gayle was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-recall-sunil-narine-and-kieron-pollard-for-t20s-against-india-chris-gayle-opts-out-237928">not selected for the T20 squad</a> announced on Tuesday for the three matches that open the Indian tour.&nbsp;

Gayle is playing for the Vancouver Knights in the Global T20 competition being held in Brampton, Canada, though the ODI schedule means he would have to miss the semifinals and final if the Knights get that far. &nbsp;

"Chris is a very valuable player and he brings a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge, he lends a lot to any dressing room and it is great to have him in the squad," interim West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer said in a Cricket West Indies statement.

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The ODI series gives Gayle the chance to break Brian Lara's records for most ODI runs for the West Indies (10,348) and by a West Indian (10,405). Gayle trails by 10 in the first category and, including a tsunami relief match and two games for an ICC World XI against Australia, by 12 in the second.

The West Indies dropped batsmen Sunil Ambris and Darren Bravo, off-spinner Ashley Nurse and fast bowler Shannon Gabriel from the squad that finished ninth in the 10-team first-round group at the World Cup.&nbsp;

Andre Russell, who was forced out of the World Cup with a knee injury, has been omitted for the ODIs after being included in the T20 squad.

Three players who failed to make the World Cup squad, left-handed opener John Campbell, batsman Roston Chase and all-rounder Keemo Paul, are recalled for the games on August 8 at the Guyana National Stadium, and on August 11 and 14 at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.

West Indies: Jason Holder(capt), Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (wk), Evin Lewis, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kemar Roach, Oshane Thomas

Chris Gayle changed his mind about international retirement and the West Indies selectors on Friday gave the 'Universe Boss' a place in the one-day squad to face India in a three-match series.

Chris Gayle changed his mind about international retirement and the West Indies selectors on Friday gave the 'Universe Boss' a place in the one-day squad to face India in a three-match series. Gayle said in March that he planned to retire following the Cricket World Cup but changed his mind during the tournament. Gayle was not selected for the T20 squad announced on Tuesday for the three matches that open the Indian tour. Gayle is playing for the Vancouver Knights in the Global T20 competition being held in Brampton, Canada, though the ODI schedule means he would have to miss the semifinals and final if the Knights get that far. "Chris is a very valuable player and he brings a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge, he lends a lot to any dressing room and it is great to have him in the squad," interim West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer said in a Cricket West Indies statement. Look who was included in West Indies' squad for their ODI series against India 👀 https://t.co/QHcW4C8aOP — ICC (@ICC) July 26, 2019 × The ODI series gives Gayle the chance to break Brian Lara's records for most ODI runs for the West Indies (10,348) and by a West Indian (10,405). Gayle trails by 10 in the first category and, including a tsunami relief match and two games for an ICC World XI against Australia, by 12 in the second. The West Indies dropped batsmen Sunil Ambris and Darren Bravo, off-spinner Ashley Nurse and fast bowler Shannon Gabriel from the squad that finished ninth in the 10-team first-round group at the World Cup. Andre Russell, who was forced out of the World Cup with a knee injury, has been omitted for the ODIs after being included in the T20 squad. Three players who failed to make the World Cup squad, left-handed opener John Campbell, batsman Roston Chase and all-rounder Keemo Paul, are recalled for the games on August 8 at the Guyana National Stadium, and on August 11 and 14 at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad. West Indies: Jason Holder(capt), Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (wk), Evin Lewis, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kemar Roach, Oshane Thomas

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West Indies vs India 1st Test day 4: India declare at 343/7 to set West Indies a 419-run target

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