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The Indian cricket team has commendably moved towards shedding the attitude of superstardom, but it still needs drawing power to pull in the crowds. Meanwhile, the West Indies, in terminal decline, can only dream of resurrecting the Gods of the past.

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy described the decline of Test cricket in the Caribbean as a deep-rooted "cancer in the system." He highlighted decades of underfunding, infrastructure issues, and a failure to capitalize commercially during their dominant era as key factors. Sammy expressed hope for rebuilding a culture where players value the longest format of the game.

West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican is preparing for the Test series against India, banking on left-arm spin to trouble the hosts, especially on red-soil pitches. He draws inspiration from past successes of spinners in India and highlights the importance of first-innings runs. Warrican, with a strong past record, anticipates more five-wicket hauls if the pitch plays true.