1st Test: West Indies v India at North Sound Jul 21-25, 2016

A quick look at the ranking predictor reveals that even with a 4-0 sweep, India can't take the number 1 ranking unless Sri Lanka win their series against Australia.

The last time West Indies faced India at home, they featured a four-prong bowling attack of Edwards, Rampaul, Bishoo and Sammy, opting to strengthen the batting. The final two matches of the series were drawn.

Gabriel, Holder, Bishoo and Brathwaite : the replacement 3, with Bishoo

There are 15 champions in Dwayne Bravo's Champion. Four are cricketers.

None are current members of West Indies' Test team.

Even little brother Darren finds no mention in the song.

what is this cut and paste business

You wann be the water bhai ?  Chair already gats that.

cut and paste Cuffy !

Gooooooo Wiiiinnndddiiieeesss  !!!

Virat Kohli's average in overseas Tests outside of Australia and New Zealand is 28.03 in 26 innings. His average in the West Indies is 15.20.

That is about to change Dilly.

It's probably symbolic of two annoying Trinis.

I think India has only ever won 3 tours in the West Indies. The infamous Gavaskar tour, then once when they had Dravid, and then once vs Sammy, where India won one game and the rest were draws.

The equivalent of Dravid today is Pujara, who loves to bat slow and long. If he gets in, game over.

Sharma and Kohli are India's attack dogs. They can take the game away from you fast.

I have no idea what kinds of pitches are being prepared and whether or not the Indians will like them. I suppose everyone on the Indian team will hate grassy pitches except Kohli.

Our bowling attack leaves me a bit depressed.

Fngers crossed; game starts in 2 hours.

India win toss and decide to bat.

India going in with 5 pure bowlers.

Remember when WI used to play tests with 5 pure bowlers?