Overview
- India closed day two in Ahmedabad at 448 for five for a lead of 286 in the first Test.
- KL Rahul made 100, Dhruv Jurel 125 and Ravindra Jadeja 104 not out in a dominant batting display.
- Rampaul said Johann Layne was thrust into a frontline role without an experienced partner alongside Jayden Seales.
- The coach pointed to an early West Indies collapse after choosing to bat as a turning point.
- He noted limited early assistance for spin and said New Zealand-inspired plans did not fully fit the pitch.