Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy in red ball cricket, India clinched their first series victory, completing a dominant 2-0 sweep against the West Indies at home. The series began with a commanding innings and 140-run victory in Ahmedabad, followed by a seven-wicket win in the Delhi Test.
Here are the five key takeaways from India’s dominance on WI:
1. Kuldeep Yadav’s role in this home series was nothing short of brilliant. The wrist-spinner impressed with his spells, showcasing control and the ability to extract spin. He took wickets in the first Test and a match-winning
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in the Delhi Test, earning him the Player of the Match award.
His eight wickets in Delhi, including a first-innings five-for, came at crucial moments, highlighting his growing maturity and impact in the Test setup.
2. Young Sai Sudharsan has somehow passed the test to be considered for future Test squads. Although he had a modest outing in the first Test, his performance in the second was impressive.
He scored a composed 87 in the first innings and a crucial 39 in the second innings in Delhi, sharing a vital -run stand with KL Rahul to anchor the chase. His second-innings knock was essential in seeing India home after a quick loss of a wicket.
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3. Is KL Rahul the Best Red Ball Batter for India? The answer leans towards a resounding ‘Yes’. KL Rahul’s presence is crucial. He has batted everywhere in this format—as an opener, number 3, 4, 5, and 6—and while he has had setbacks, his courage to lift himself up has defined his Test career.
His scores, including an unbeaten 58 in the final chase in Delhi and a vital 38 in the first innings, showcased his ability to drop anchor and finish the game, reaffirming his importance.
4. Md Siraj has proved that he isn’t made just for overseas tours. He has improved a lot, consistently hitting the right lengths even on unresponsive Indian pitches.
While his wickets tally might not look massive (1 in Ahmedabad, in Delhi 2nd innings), his dismissals of key players, notably the centurion Shai Hope, in the Delhi Test were crucial for breaking the West Indies’ resistance. His relentless effort is a huge positive for India.
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5. The role of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is still in doubt. He failed to shine with both bat and ball, scoring 43 in the first innings of the second Test but not getting a chance to bowl in either game.
The team management was looking for all-rounder abilities, but he hasn’t shown a strong reason for his spot yet. He has to work on his game, as in the competitive Indian setup, the door to the exit is always open.