India tour of West Indies 2016
India tour the West Indies to play four Tests in the Caribbean between July and August.
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West Indies claim series 1-0 after rain plays spoilsport in second T20I
Incessant rain led to the abandonment of the second Twenty20 International between India and West Indies in Lauderhill with only 22 overs of play were possible in the game.
.jpg "Evin Lewis celebrating his maiden T20I century.")
Ice-cool Bravo delivers last-ball thriller for West Indies in Florida
Dwayne Bravo held his nerve to clinch a final ball thriller as West Indies beat India by one-run after setting a mammoth target of 246 runs which was achieved on the back of Evin Lewis’ maiden Twenty20 International hundred in the first game in Lauderhill.
Investigation launched into Queen's Park Oval Test
The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board and the Queen's Park Cricket Club have launched a joint investigation into the events which led to the fourth Test between West Indies and India to end in a draw due to soggy outfield conditions.
Everybody left disappointed at a soggy Queen's Park Oval - Cricket World TV
Chetan Narula just about manages to keep himself dry as he sends back his final round-up from the Caribbean where he reviews what little action there was in the fourth and final West Indies-India Test.
.jpg "Only one session of play was possible in the entire game.")
India win series 2-0 after fourth Test ends in a drab draw
The fourth Test between West Indies and India in Trinidad ended in a draw after the play on the fifth day was also called off due to the outfield conditions, giving the visitors a 2-0 series victory.
Third consecutive day washed out at Queen's Park Oval
The outfield conditions at the Queen's Park Oval have led to the washout of a third consecutive day’s play here on the fourth day of the fourth Test between West Indies and India in Trinidad.
Fourth Test heads towards draw after second consecutive washed out day
India's chances of retaining their number one ranking in the longer format are quickly fading away after the third day of the fourth Test against West Indies in Trinidad was also washed out due to a wet outfield and eventually rain.
Outfield conditions cause abandonment of day two
Wet outfield conditions at Queen’s Park Oval forced the abandonment of the second day’s play of the fourth Test between West Indies and India without a single ball being bowled.
Rain washes away two sessions on day one
Incessant rain washed out the second and third sessions of the first day's play in the fourth Test between India and West Indies in Trinidad with the hosts scoring 62 for two in the 22 overs that were possible.
Fourth West Indies-India Test preview - Cricket World TV
The fourth and final Test between West Indies and India gets underway in Trinidad later today and Chetan Narula previews the match for us from the Queen's Park Oval.
.jpg "Darren Bravo scored a fifty for West Indies in the final innings.")
Rohit Sharma, Darren Bravo fined by ICC for on-field behaviour
The International Cricket Council has fined Rohit Sharma and Darren Bravo 15 per cent of their match fee for their on-field behaviour on the fifth day of the third Test between West Indies and India in St Lucia.
India make history with comprehensive St Lucia win - Cricket World TV
As India make history by winning two Tests in a series in the West Indies for the first time, Chetan Narula reviews the end of the third Test in St Lucia from the Darren Sammy International Stadium.
Bowlers deliver historic series victory for India
A collective effort from Indian bowlers dismissed West Indies for 108 runs in the fourth innings to ensure a massive 237-run victory in the third Test at Darren Sammy National Stadium which gives them an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's five-wicket haul puts India into dominant position
Bhuvneshwar Kumar steamrolled the West Indian batting line-up with a five-wicket haul after which India managed to extend the lead to 285 runs with seven wickets in hand at stumps on day four of the third Test at Darren Sammy National Stadium.
Raina, Yuvraj dropped for West Indies T20Is
Indian selectors on Friday have announced a 14-man squad for the Twenty20 International series against West Indies to be held in Florida and have dropped Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh among others.
Steady rain ensures wash out on day three in St Lucia
A steady rain ensured that the third day’s play of the third Test between West Indies and India at Darren Sammy National Stadium was abandoned without a delivery being bowled.
West Indies will win if we stick to our plans - Miguel Cummins
West Indies fast bowler Miguel Cummins is confident that if the team sticks to their plans in the ongoing third Test against India, they can level the series with a victory at Darren Sammy National Stadium.
India facing another West Indies fightback in St Lucia - Cricket World TV
Chetan Narula rounds up the action from the first couple of days of the third Test between India and the West Indies from the Darren Sammy International Stadium in Saint Lucia.
.jpg "Ravichandran Ashwin celebrating his fourth Test century.")
West Indies regain control on day two after Ashwin, Saha tons
Miguel Cummins picked three quick wickets to dismiss India for 353 in their first innings after Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha brought their respective centuries following which West Indies scored 107 for one at stumps on day two of the third Test at Darren Sammy National Stadium.
.jpg "Ravichandran Ashwin remained unbeaten on 75 on a tough batting day.")
Ashwin, Saha rescue India after West Indies rattle top-order
Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha shared an unbeaten 108-run stand to take India to 234 for five at stumps on day one after the West Indian bowlers dominated the first two sessions in the third Test at Darren Sammy National Stadium.
Carlos Brathwaite to lead 13-man T20I squad against India
The West Indies Cricket Board has announced a 13-man squad which will face India in the two-match Twenty20 International series in Florida and have named Carlos Brathwaite as the captain.
West Indies-India third Test preview - Cricket World TV
After the West Indies clinched something of a moral victory by drawing the second Test against India in Jamaica, Chetan Narula looks ahead to this week's third Test in Saint Lucia.
West Indies drop Rajendra Chandrika for third Test
The West Indies selectors have opted to drop opening batsman Rajendra Chandrika for the third Test against India in St Lucia and have replaced him with Shai Hope.
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Roston Chase heroics deny India 2-0 lead - Cricket World TV
Prior to moving ahead to St Lucia for the third Test, Chetan Narula reviews the second Test between West Indies and India, which ended in a draw after a fightback from the hosts on the fifth and final day.
Chase unbeaten century leads West Indies to incredible draw
Roston Chase remained unbeaten on 137 as he along with fifties from Jermaine Blackwod, Shane Dowrich and Jason Holder ensured a draw for West Indies after scoring 388 for six in their second innings on the fifth day of the second Test in Jamaica.
Rain ruins day four after India strike early
India picked four wickets of West Indies in the 15.5 overs of play possible on day four which was marred by heavy rain leaving the home side trailing by 256 runs in the second Test in Jamaica.
India, West Indies to play T20Is in Florida
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that India and West Indies will play two Twenty20 Internationals in Florida later in August.
Rain dampens play after India declare with 304-run lead
Ajinkya Rahane scored his third century in the last four innings as India declared their first innings at 500 for nine after managing a 304-run lead over West Indies following which the rain played spoilsport bringing a premature end to the third day of the second Test in Jamaica.
Rahul creates history, India surge ahead despite West Indies fightback - Cricket World TV
In his latest video report from Jamaica, Chetan Narula reviews the first two days of the second Test between West Indies and India, where Lokesh Rahul notched his highest Test score.
India eye big lead after Rahul's marathon innings
Lokesh Rahul slammed a brilliant 158 as India ended day two at 358 for five, taking a 162-run lead over West Indies in the first innings of the second Test in Jamaica.
India make progress after bowling out West Indies for 196
Ravichandran Ashwin was once again amongst the wickets as India dismissed West Indies for 196 in their first innings and reached 126 for one in 37 overs at stumps on day one of the second Test in Jamaica.
West Indies-India second Test preview - Cricket World TV
Like both teams, Chetan Narula has travelled from Antigua to Jamaica and ahead of the second Test getting underway, his latest video report previews the action.
Alzarri Joseph added to West Indies squad for second Test
Uncapped fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been picked by the West Indies selectors for the second Test match against India which gets underway in Jamaica on Saturday.
India impressive, West Indies with work to do - Cricket World TV
Before he heads off to the beach in Antigua, Chetan Narula reviews the first Test between India and the West Indies, analysing the key poitns from a dominant win by the tourists.
Ashwin reclaims pole position in ICC Test rankings
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who snared seven wickets in the first Test match against West Indies in Antigua, has reclaimed the pole position in the International Cricket Council rankings for Test bowlers, displacing Pakistan’s Yasir Shah.
Ashwin's seven-wicket haul completes innings victory for India
Ravichandran Ashwin picked his first five-wicket haul outside Asia as India dismissed West Indies for 231 in the second innings and completed an innings victory in the first Test in Antigua to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
We need to focus on building partnerships - Kraigg Brathwaite
West Indies batsman Kraigg Brathwaite stressed the importance of building partnerships and batting through the entire fourth day after being asked to follow-on on day three of the first Test against India in Antigua.
West Indies lose Kraigg Brathwaite after following on
Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami picked four wickets each to bowl out West Indies for 243 in the first innings and Ishant Sharma dismissed Kraigg Brathwaite in the second innings after India enforced follow-on still maintaining a lead of 302 runs at stumps on day three of the first Test in Antigua.
Kohli makes history, Ashwin impresses, India dominate - Cricket World TV
In his latest video report from Antigua, Chetan Narula rounds up the first two days of the first Test between India and the West Indies as Virat Kohli makes history and both Shikhar Dhawan and Ravichandran Ashwin impress.
.jpg "Virat Kohli celebrating his maiden double century.")
Virat Kohli slams double century as India continue to dominate Antigua Test
Virat Kohli went on to notch his maiden double century, while Ravichandran Ashwin scored his third century against West Indies as India went on to pile 566 for eight before declaring in the first innings of the first Test in Antigua.
Virat Kohli leads the way with unbeaten ton on day one
Virat Kohli led from the front with a splendid unbeaten knock of 143 as India piled on a total of 302 for four in 90 overs on day one of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua.
West Indies-India first Test preview - Cricket World TV
Chetan Narula reports from Antigua, venue for the first Test between the West Indies and India, and he previews the match for us from the ground.
Test Rankings on the line for India and Australia
Ahead of their respective series against West Indies and Sri Lanka, India and Australia face a prospect of losing points in the International Cricket Council Test team rankings, if they do not record comprehensive wins.
Phil Simmons emphasises the importance of being patient
West Indies head coach Phil Simmons has stressed that it will be important for the team to stay patient and work hard in the upcoming four-match Test series against India.
West Indies appoint Joel Garner as team manager
West Indies Cricket Board has appointed former fast bowling great Joel Garner as the manager of the national team for a three-year period.
.jpg "Jermaine Blackwood scored a half-century for the WICB President's XI in the second innings.")
WBPXI salvage draw after weathering Indian spinners
West Indies Cricket Board President's XI batsmen showed stern fight on day three against Indian spinners as they reached 223 for six at stumps managing to salvage a draw in the tour game in St Kitts.
India dominate tour game after fifties from Kohli, Rahul, Jadeja
Fifties from Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja highlighted the Indian performance on day two as they went on to take a first innings lead of 164 against the West Indies Cricket Board President's XI in the tour game in St Kitts.
India in St Kitts - who's hot, who's not? Cricket World TV
Chetan Narula reports from Warner Park in Saint Kitts, where India are making their final preparations for the first Test in the West Indies in a tour game against a Board President's XI.
Indian spinners bamboozle WICB President's XI
The Indian spinners shared eight wickets between them, spinning a web around the West Indies Cricket Board President’s XI line-up and bowled them out for 180 runs in 62.5 overs on day one of the tour match in St Kitts.
.jpg "Miguel Cummins added to West Indies Test squad")
Miguel Cummins added to West Indies Test squad
Fast bowler Miguel Cummins has been included in the West Indies Test squad to face India in the upcoming four-match series following the retirement of Jerome Taylor.
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Jerome Taylor announces Test retirement
Fast bowler Jerome Taylor has informed the West Indies Cricket Board of his decision to retire from Test cricket.
.jpg "Kemar Roach was left out of the West Indies squad for the India series.")
Kemar Roach called up for second tour game against India
Fast bowler Kemar Roach has been called up to the 13-man West Indies Cricket Board President’s XI squad which will face India in the second tour match in a three-day game that will be played in St Kitts between 14th and 16th July.
.jpg "Shai Hope scored a century in the tour game against India")
Uncapped Roston Chase called up for India Tests
West Indies Cricket Board has named a 12-man squad for the upcoming four-match Test series against India which includes the uncapped all-rounder Roston Chase.
Hope, Mishra shine on day two as tour match ends in a draw
Shai Hope shined for West Indies Cricket Board President’s XI with an unbeaten ton while Amit Mishra took four wickets for India as the two-day tour match ended in a draw on day two.
Rahul, Dhawan, Rohit warm-up with fifties in St Kitts
Openers Lokesh Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan hit fifties along with Rohit Sharma as India scored 258 for six in 93 overs of the first day of the tour match against the West Indies Cricket Board President's XI in St Kitts.
Former West Indies wicket-keepers question move to drop Ramdin
Former West Indies wicket-keeping greats Jackie Hendricks, Deryck Murray and Jeff Dujon have questioned the move of the selectors to drop Denesh Ramdin for the upcoming Test series against India.
.jpg "Denesh Ramdin (left) has scored 2898 runs from 74 Tests.")
Denesh Ramdin lashes out at WICB selection committee chairman
West Indies wicket-keeper batsman Denesh Ramdin took to social media platform Twitter to reveal that the chairman of selectors Courtney Browne has indicated to him that he will not be a part of the Test squad for the upcoming series against India.
Leon Johnson to lead WICB President's XI against India
The West Indies Cricket Board selectors have picked Guyana skipper Leon Johnson to lead a 12-man WICB President’s XI squad which will face India in a two-day tour match in St Kitts on 9th and 10th July.
BCCI appoints Sanjay Bangar as batting coach for West Indies tour
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has appointed Sanjay Bangar as the batting coach of the Indian team for the tour of West Indies in July.
West Indies release Test players for CPL participation
The West Indies Cricket Board has released Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite, Denesh Ramdin, Darren Bravo and Devendra Bishoo for participation in the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League.
Uncapped Shardul Thakur picked in Indian squad for West Indies series
India have called-up uncapped pacer Shardul Thakur to their squad for the Test series to be played in the West Indies.
West Indies Test hopefuls to take part in a high performance camp
The West Indies Cricket Board has announced that a squad of 14 players has been picked to take part in a week-long high performance camp under the watch of head coach Phil Simmons.
India to play four Tests in West Indies
West Indies Cricket Board president Dave Cameron has confirmed Indian team's participation in a four-match Test series against West Indies in the Caribbean later this summer.
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