SaralnamaWest Indies captain Roston Chase called his team underdogs before the first Test against India in Ahmedabad. Chase said West Indies' low Test ranking and poor form were challenges. He wants the team to learn from New Zealand, who beat India last year. Chase noted the pitch looked green, unlike India's usual spin-friendly surfaces. He mentioned the hot weather was tough for the team. West Indies lost their last Test series 3-0 to Australia at home. India remains a strong team in home conditions. The match begins a five-Test series between India and West Indies. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 00:14 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- West Indies captain Roston Chase called his team underdogs before the first Test against India in Ahmedabad
- Chase said West Indies' low Test ranking and poor form were challenges
- He wants the team to learn from New Zealand, who beat India last year