India Vs West Indies 2016

India vs West Indies: Backing Rohit Sharma by asking everybody else to adjust is a bold gamble

By backing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli has reconfirmed the faith Indian cricket has previously shown in him. But accommodating him in the batting order, and shuffling others means this must be Rohit's last chance to make good

India vs West Indies: Near perfect with their tactics, Virat Kohli's men another step closer to World No 1

Barring a slightly ponderous spell in their second innings where they struggled to score quick runs and set up an overnight declaration, Virat Kohl's India were perfect with their tactics and execution.

Rio 2016: Virat Kohli backs India's Olympians, says they're performing despite poor facilities

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has thrown his weight behind India's Olympic contingent, which is yet to win a medal at the Rio Games, saying that the athletes have given their heart and soul to be there despite not getting top-class facilities that other nations provide

India vs West Indies: Hosts undone by masterful display of seam bowling by Bhuvaneshwar Kumar

The cricket between India and West Indies was sedate, and unassuming — and the pitch especially so. But that did not mean India's seamers, led by Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, were not going to give it their all.

India vs West Indies: Fighting draw a positive sign for Caribbean cricket

In hindsight, the Indians could have bowled a more disciplined line, but the West Indies did show great fight and made it near impossible for India to get back into the game.

India vs West Indies: Roston Chase-led fighting draw is a good sign for series and Test cricket

India certainly didn’t bowl badly, it was just that they actually met some resistance from the West Indies for the first time in four innings. This is supposed to be how Test cricket is played.

Reality check: Things look bleak for West Indies but do they have any alternatives?

The West Indies selectors have little choice but to stick with the youngsters, and pick sides with a view to building for the future - while hoping that some breakthrough can be made in the present.

India vs West Indies: It all boils down to personal pride, says dejected Jason Holder after loss

West Indies' skipper Jason Holder conceded that his side were always playing "catch-up" game throughout the first Test against India.

India tour of West Indies 2016: Vice-captaincy will improve my batting, says Rahane

Rahane, the vice-captain for India's tour of the WI, said he enjoys taking responsibilities and the new role will help him to improve his performance.