Justin Greaves struck an epic unbeaten 202 against a depleted New Zealand attack to help the West Indies snatch a memorable draw in the opening Test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Saturday.
'Bernard Julien was one of the quiet legends of the 1975 World Cup, a tournament that fifty years ago brought this region joy like no other as the West Indies lifted the first men's world title in the history of the game.'
West Indies pace puts New Zealand on the ropes in Christchurch
IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Thursday.
West Indies are not in a good position in terms of their Test status but the touring party will try to emulate what New Zealand did to dominate India last season, said captain Roston Chase.
Swing bowler Jacob Duffy took 4/35 as New Zealand cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the fifth and final Twenty20 International in Dunedin on Thursday, clinching the series 3-1.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Monday.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Spending more than US$3 million (Rs 28.40 crore) and nearly 60 percent of their purse on players, who can proverbially be termed as wet behind the ears, does display a change in mindset.
West Indies have suffered back-to-back series whitewashes by Australia and India in a run of five straight losses that has exposed not just technical and structural gaps but a deeper erosion of the pride that once defined the famous maroon cap.
Shai Hope becomes first batter to hit hundred against all Test-playing nations
Seales contested the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft, so a formal hearing was required.
We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja
The CWI said veteran all-rounder Jason Holder turned down the offer to join the squad in India to undergo a pre-determined "medical procedure".
'I am getting used to managing this side.'
Pitch is still good one to bat on but we need to take game to Day 5: Khary Pierre
The landmark innings also placed Campbell in a rare club of openers who took the longest route to their maiden Test century.
Asked about it at a media interaction in Dubai, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar clarified: 'He is injured.'
Pant picked up the injury on the opening day of the Old Trafford Test when he attempted a reverse sweeps against Chris Woakes. Despite the injury, the following day he returned to bat and scored a fighting half-century.
Seales played down the incident when quizzed for more information at stumps on the first day.
West Indies all-rounder Russell set to retire from international cricket
Images from Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad
The 22-year-old Layne, who hails from Barbados, is a seam bowling all-rounder.
West Indies trounced Nepal by 10 wickets in the inconsequential third and final T20 International to avoid the humiliation of a series sweep.
On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in South Block in particular, notes Claude Arpi.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen greeting Lara with a handshake and a hug.
Campbell, who became the first Windies opener to score a Test hundred in India in 23 years, reached the landmark with a six, hitting Ravindra Jadeja over wide long-on.
West Indies' fearsome bowling attacks of old, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph tore through Australia on Wednesday
'It's about taking the right options in the given situation.'
Andre Russell was denied a winning farewell as Josh Inglis and Cameron Green smashed unbeaten half-centuries to secure Australia's eight-wicket victory
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Sunday.
I felt India needed me in Australia, selectors should look at intent than age: Ajinkya Rahane
Jaiswal's brilliance is in not being too aggressive yet batting on 173: Batting coach Kotak
Both teams will now travel to the Caribbean for a three-match one-day international series.
All-rounder Holder returned figures of 4-19, surpassing Dwayne Bravo as the highest wicket-taker for West Indies in T20Is and then hit the winning runs under pressure, lifting West Indies to their first T20 victory in seven matches.
Assessing Sai Sudharsan's temperament and Nitish Kumar Reddy's utility in home conditions would be topmost on India's checklist when the high-on-confidence hosts take on a floundering West Indies
Legendary Brian Lara said the struggling West Indies would "find a way" in getting their act together in Test cricket if they really had "cricket at heart".
Andre Russell, who was part of West Indies' T20 World Cup-winning squads in 2012 and 2016, expressed deep pride in wearing the maroon jersey for over a decade.
Fresh from a hard-fought 2-2 draw in England, Shubman Gill's men will be eager to translate their overseas resilience into home dominance.
West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican stressed that seizing crucial moments will be the key to competing in the two-match series against India.
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