Windies head coach Stuart Law is confident that his boys can put up a good show when they clash against India in the first Test at Rajkot starting from October 4.
Meanwhile, Windies Cricket saw a sharp decline since they last won a series back in India in 2002. Furthermore, they lost six consecutive Tests series against India since then. However, Stuart Law is confident about his boys after having a good few days of preparation.
“We spent good eight days [in Dubai] before we came to India. It was 45 degrees during the day in Dubai so heat here won’t be an issue. Then we had a good couple of days in Baroda [the only tour warm-up], the pitch was similar looking to what I see here today. Preparation has been good,” Law said.
Stuart Law further added that its time to make the action speak. Agreeing that its tough to beat India on their backyard, Law feels they are getting better and better.
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“We have spoken a lot [ahead of the series]. India are the number one side, we are further down the ladder [at No. 8]. We are playing in their own backyard, it is a huge task. Not many teams have come here and won. We understand that, but on the flipside, we are getting better and better,” he added.
Spinners will play a crucial role
Windies, over the years, have depended on their pacers to do the job for them. But Stuart Law feels the spinners can also spoil India’s party as Moeen Ali did in England.
“Moeen Ali really took to India in England, bowling into footholes. We got to use what is available. Roston Chase is a bit taller than Ali, bowls at a similar pace. Devendra Bishoo and Jomel Warrican have got some good control as well. Pace has been our strong point, but the spinners can also do the job,” Stuart Law concluded.
India and Windies will square off in a two-match Tests series starting on October 4 (Thursday).
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