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Kane Williamson has praised Mohammed Siraj for his leadership and team-first approach. His rise from IPL talent to a key India bowler highlights his growing influence in cricket.

India seized firm control of the opening day of the first Test against West Indies, bowling out the visitors for just 162, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah. KL Rahul then anchored India's response with an unbeaten half-century, guiding them to 121/2. India now trails by only 41 runs with eight wickets remaining, positioning them strongly for Day 2.

India vs West Indies: Cricket fans have criticised the choice of Narendra Modi Stadium as a Test venue, as India's home Test season got underway amid thousands of empty seats in Ahmedabad.

India vs West Indies, 1st Test: Just days after leading India to their Asia Cup 2025 triumph over Pakistan, Jasprit Bumrah was back in action in the first Test against West Indies.

IND vs WI, 1st Test preview: India will head into a home Test series without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin for the first time in more than a decade. With the scars of a 0-3 loss to New Zealand still remaining fresh, Shubman Gill and his men will not take the West Indies lightly. With wet weather forecast, the conditions in Ahmedabad may not be straightforward. 

India started their Test series preparations against West Indies shortly after their Asia Cup triumph. The team focused on managing player workload amid a tight schedule and pitch assessments.

India clinched a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 final, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai. Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 and Rinku Singh's winning boundary sealed the chase after Kuldeep Yadav's 4/30 restricted Pakistan. The high-stakes clash, marked by political tension, saw India secure their record ninth title.

India clinched their record-extending ninth Asia Cup title by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai, with Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 anchoring the chase and Kuldeep Yadav's spell triggering a collapse. The BCCI rewarded the champions with a massive Rs 21 crore prize money, celebrating a significant victory ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Jasprit Bumrah’s pinpoint yorker flattened Haris Rauf’s stumps in the Asia Cup 2025 final, followed by a viral jet celebration that electrified Dubai. This playful yet clinical act underscored India's commanding performance, restricting Pakistan to 144/9. Bumrah's memorable moment, combining a fiery delivery with a cheeky mimicry, perfectly encapsulated India's dominance and confidence in their decisive victory.

Jasprit Bumrah described facing Pakistan for a third time in the Asia Cup 2025 as "interesting," emphasizing the need to start fresh despite India's undefeated streak. He highlighted his new Powerplay bowling role, reminiscent of his early career, and noted how the IPL has boosted young players' confidence. India enters the final with confidence from previous wins.

India and Pakistan are set to meet for the first time in an Asia Cup final on September 28 in Dubai. Hardik Pandya's injury raises questions over India's final playing XI and strategy.