With India and West Indies locking horns in the first test at Kingston, Jamaica the 5-day version of the game make their way back into the Indian eleven.
India
The likes of Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni and VVS Laxman will join the present ODI team which was successfully led by Suresh Raina, but it is the injury list which will trouble the visitors against the pace-heavy West Indian side. While iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar's absence will always be felt, the Delhi pair of Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag not featuring for Team India at the top of the order might bite back at the No.1 Test team.
The injury problems seep into India's bowling as well as Praveen Kumar will finally be making his Test debut. Opener Murali Vijay and Munaf Patel are critically in doubt for the Test. Vijay was hit painfully on his right forefinger in his very first net session and went for an X-ray Saturday. Munaf has been stationary for the better part of this week, having injured his right elbow during the previous one-day series which India won.
West Indies
West Indies, it all seems pear-shaped off the field and the chaos in the board-room in conclusion not interest its effect on the field. When players of the calibre of Chris Gayle can be deemed excess to the requirements of the team because of his dispute with the West Indian Cricket Board, you fear the worst for the hosts.
West Indies could end up fielding four fast bowlers to make the most of the existing conditions and carry the late momentum of the ODI series forward. The calypso boys could play Fidel Edwards, Kemar Roach, Ravi Rampaul along with skipper Darren Sammy as its pace-bowling battery. Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo will be the lone slow bowler to offer relief to faster men.
India
The likes of Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni and VVS Laxman will join the present ODI team which was successfully led by Suresh Raina, but it is the injury list which will trouble the visitors against the pace-heavy West Indian side. While iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar's absence will always be felt, the Delhi pair of Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag not featuring for Team India at the top of the order might bite back at the No.1 Test team.
The injury problems seep into India's bowling as well as Praveen Kumar will finally be making his Test debut. Opener Murali Vijay and Munaf Patel are critically in doubt for the Test. Vijay was hit painfully on his right forefinger in his very first net session and went for an X-ray Saturday. Munaf has been stationary for the better part of this week, having injured his right elbow during the previous one-day series which India won.
West Indies
West Indies, it all seems pear-shaped off the field and the chaos in the board-room in conclusion not interest its effect on the field. When players of the calibre of Chris Gayle can be deemed excess to the requirements of the team because of his dispute with the West Indian Cricket Board, you fear the worst for the hosts.
West Indies could end up fielding four fast bowlers to make the most of the existing conditions and carry the late momentum of the ODI series forward. The calypso boys could play Fidel Edwards, Kemar Roach, Ravi Rampaul along with skipper Darren Sammy as its pace-bowling battery. Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo will be the lone slow bowler to offer relief to faster men.
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