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West Indies captain Roston Chase blamed systemic issues for their crushing defeat against India, citing poor training facilities, financial struggles, and players prioritizing T20 leagues. He also highlighted unhelpful Caribbean pitches and key player injuries, acknowledging the team's failure to bat for long periods despite his decision to bat first.

IND vs WI, 1st Test: Sai Sudharsan's woes in the purest format continued after Roston Chase dismissed him for seven on Day 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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 captain Shubman Gill said that the wickets for the upcoming Test series against West Indies will have a good balance between bat and ball. India and the West Indies are set to lock horns in a two-match series set to begin on October 2 in Ahmedabad.

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.

Indian cricketers held an energetic practice session in Ahmedabad, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bowling intensely to top-order batters. While key players like Bumrah took an optional day off, strength coach Adrian Le Roux put others through rigorous drills. A concerning development was Washington Sundar's apparent finger injury, which limited his participation.

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.