During the second innings of the first Test match between India and the West Indies, a remarkable shot played by a lower-order batsman left Indian captain Virat Kohli astonished. The stump mic captured the humorous banter, with Kohli jokingly questioning the nature of the shot played by Jomel Warrican.
With the West Indies struggling at 129/9, Warrican attempted to sweep a flighted delivery from Ravindra Jadeja but mistimed it. The ball went high in the air, and Ishan Kishan tried to catch it but failed to do so. Reacting to the shot, Kohli humorously quipped, “What kind of shot is this?”
Subsequently, Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Warrican for 18 runs off as many balls, securing a five-wicket haul in both innings of the Test match.
Team India won the match comfortably
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Kohli himself had a fruitful outing, contributing 76 runs to India’s dominant total of 421/5 declared. However, the star of the match was Yashasvi Jaiswal, making his debut for the Indian team across all formats.
Jaiswal’s magnificent innings of 171 runs, featuring 16 fours and a six, stole the limelight. He batted for a day and a half, forming substantial partnerships with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Expressing his gratitude, Jaiswal acknowledged the selectors and coach Rahul Dravid for showing faith in him.
Playing Test cricket for India was a dream come true for the 21-year-old. He emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and discipline. Jaiswal thanked the individuals who supported him throughout his journey, expressing his appreciation for their assistance.
India’s resounding victory in the first Test showcased their strong start to the fresh edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) after a disappointing conclusion to the previous cycle. The team outclassed the West Indies, triumphing by an innings and 141 runs in Dominica. This performance positions India as the favorites heading into the second and final Test, scheduled to take place in Barbados.
Apart from the on-field action, the stump mic captured various light-hearted exchanges from the Indian camp throughout the match. These snippets of banter entertained fans, and videos of the incidents quickly became viral on social media platforms.
With the success of the first Test, India will look to carry their momentum forward and secure another comprehensive victory in the upcoming match. The team’s stellar performance, combined with Jaiswal’s impressive debut. He has boosted their confidence as they aim to maintain their dominance in Test cricket.
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