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Mohammed Siraj achieved a career-best 12th rank in ICC Test bowling after a match-winning performance against West Indies in Ahmedabad. Jasprit Bumrah continues to lead the bowling charts while Ravindra Jadeja retains the No. 1 spot in the all-rounder rankings.

India vs West Indies: Cricket fans have criticised the choice of Narendra Modi Stadium as a Test venue, as India's home Test season got underway amid thousands of empty seats in Ahmedabad.

India vs West Indies, 1st Test: Just days after leading India to their Asia Cup 2025 triumph over Pakistan, Jasprit Bumrah was back in action in the first Test against West Indies.

IND vs WI, 1st Test preview: India will head into a home Test series without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin for the first time in more than a decade. With the scars of a 0-3 loss to New Zealand still remaining fresh, Shubman Gill and his men will not take the West Indies lightly. With wet weather forecast, the conditions in Ahmedabad may not be straightforward. 

India started their Test series preparations against West Indies shortly after their Asia Cup triumph. The team focused on managing player workload amid a tight schedule and pitch assessments.

In an interview with India Today, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav discussed Pakistan's provocative gestures in the Asia Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan gunshot celebration and Haris Rauf's planecrash act.

Jasprit Bumrah described facing Pakistan for a third time in the Asia Cup 2025 as "interesting," emphasizing the need to start fresh despite India's undefeated streak. He highlighted his new Powerplay bowling role, reminiscent of his early career, and noted how the IPL has boosted young players' confidence. India enters the final with confidence from previous wins.