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India Crush West Indies by an Innings as Chase Highlights Systemic Failings

The captain said chronic batting struggles reflect scarce funding plus subpar facilities across the Caribbean.

Overview

  • India won the Ahmedabad opener inside three days to lead the two-Test series 1–0.
  • West Indies were dismissed for 162 and 146, while India declared at 448 after losing only five wickets.
  • Roston Chase called batting the team's main problem and noted his side failed to register a single 50-run stand.
  • Chase linked long-running struggles to weak finances and infrastructure, issued a public plea for support, and stressed he was not offering excuses as responsibility still lies with players.
  • The second Test starts October 10 in Delhi, with West Indies seeking to halt a four-match World Test Championship losing streak.