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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 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.

West Indies captain Roston Chase acknowledges his eighth-ranked side's current struggles, a stark contrast to their glorious past. He reveals the team is studying New Zealand's successful strategy against India last year, analyzing footage to prepare for the anticipated spin-friendly conditions. Chase expects his spinners to play a crucial role in the upcoming match.

India are set to embark on a new era at home as they face the West Indies in a two-Test series after the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin. His absence has left a big void, but the series presents an opportunity for a new generation of spinners to rise and restore India's home dominance.

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.

Nepal lost the final T20 match against West Indies despite leading the series 2-0. The defeat highlights challenges ahead as Nepal prepares for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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.

Nepal secured a historic Twenty20 series victory against the West Indies with a record-breaking 90-run win in Sharjah, marking their second consecutive triumph over a full ICC member. Powered by Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora's career-best scores, Nepal posted 173-6 before dismissing the West Indies for just 83 runs, their lowest T20 total against an associate nation.

Nepal achieved a historic milestone on Monday (September 29), securing their first-ever T20I series win over a full-member nation by dominating former world champions West Indies in the second match in Sharjah.

IND vs WI: Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of the India Test series due to a lower back injury. This injury poses a significant challenge for the West Indies team ahead of the crucial matches.