Overview

• Windies players wore black armbands to pay tribute to 1975 World Cup winner Bernard Julien, a gesture confirmed by the team's official account.
• India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat at Arun Jaitley Stadium to begin the second Test.
• West Indies altered their XI, bringing in Tevin Imlach and Anderson Phillip for Brandon King and Johann Layne.
• The visitors are looking to rebound after losing the first Test in Ahmedabad by an innings and 140 runs.
• Captain Roston Chase said the batters set a target to occupy 90 overs, emphasizing the need to bat through a full day.