At stumps on Day Two, in the third Test against India, the visitors were 575 for 9.
The West Indies ended the opening day in the third Test against India at the Wankhede stadium comfortably placed on 267 for 2. Kirk Edwards was unbeaten on 65, and giving him company was Darren Bravo, on 57, the duo having put together a valuable 117 runs for the third wicket.
Skipper Darren Sammy says the West Indies have to be more consistent, especially with the bat.
India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is likely to play in Mumbai's next two Ranji Trophy games -- against Orissa at Cuttack later this month and Saurashtra at Rajkot next month. The selectors will monitor his progress in these two games before taking a final call.
Mention his name and the first impression that comes to mind is that of an attacking batsman. His success in the Indian Premier League further bolsters the belief. Manish Pandey ensured his name in the history books when he became the first Indian batsman to score a century in the IPL -- when he made an unbeaten 114 for Royal Challengers Bangalore (he has since moved to Pune Warriors) against Deccan Chargers.
When Team India last played at the Wankhede stadium they made history. In April this year, MS Dhoni had led the team to a memorable World Cup triumph, thereby ending a 28-year long wait for a nation that breathes cricket.
Praveen Kumar, who has claimed 15 wickets (@ 29.53) in the ongoing series, is a doubtful starter for the fourth and final Test against England, starting at The Oval, on Thursday, having not full recovered from the injury he sustained in the Edgbaston Test.
In no way it could have changed the course of the match. However, it could very much have prolonged it, taking it into a fifth day.
Bikash Mohapatra strolls through the deserted streets of Birmingham, as it very slowly comes into terms with violent riots and lootings that rocked the city earlier this week.
Alastair Cook was unbeaten on 182, as England, replying to India's first innings of 224, ended Day 2 in the third Test on 456-3.
Even in the face of riots, the united spirit of Birmingham stands tall, reports Bikash Mohapatra
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni marked his return to form with a blistering counterattack before India were bundled out for 224 in their first innings to give England early control in the third Test. In reply, England were 84 for no loss at close.
Minutes before miscreants got into action at the Birmingham City Centre, breaking into shops and looking property, the Indian cricket team was in the area.
In a shocking development on Saturday, Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from One Day Internationals and T20s after the England series. The 38-year-old made a statement to the effect shortly after India's practice game against the Northants.
India's frontline bowlers were humiliated by Northamptonshire's openers as the home side scored 355 for seven when stumps were drawn on the final day of the two-day warm-up game on Saturday.
In what might be a vital blow to India's chances, Zaheer Khan is doubtful for the third Test against England at Edgbaston.
Middle-order batsman Ravi Bopara has been recalled to the England squad in place of an injured Jonathan Trott for the third Test against India starting from August 10 at Edgbaston.
Praveen Kumar has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for arguing with the umpire on the opening day of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday.
The body language between the tall Englishman and the Indian medium-pacer with an endearing grin radiated friendship, unusual for two teams contesting the Test championship of the world.
"We have three days, but I am not 100 per cent sure whether he will play or not," skipper M S Dhoni said, adding, "It is a long series and we don't want to risk any individual."
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