Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision not to push for victory in the third and final cricket Test against the West Indies has come under flak by former cricketers who said it was "shocking" and unworthy of the number one team.

India's pace bowling spearhead Ishant Sharma plans to wrap up the West Indian tail early on the final day to give his side a memorable 2-0 victory in the three-Test series in the Caribbean.

Kirk Edwards, who scored a century on Test debut against India in the third Test, said his goal is to become an important part of West Indies cricket.

Young opener Abhinav Mukund was crestfallen to miss out on an opportunity to score a century after his patient 62 laid the foundation of India's first innings.

A look at the statistical highlights of the third day's play in the third and final cricket Test between India and West Indies.

West Indies captain Darren Sammy has praised his side's character after they were reduced to just three frontline bowlers on the third day of the third Test on Friday.

Here are the statistical highlights of the second day's play in the third and final cricket Test between India and the West Indies.

Veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul on Wednesday became the most capped Test player for the West Indies after he was named in the playing XI for third and final Test match against India.

Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma is set to play the final cricket Test against the West Indies starting on Wednesday despite carrying the after effects of a collision with team-mate Praveen Kumar on his face.

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy claims his team has finally figured out a chink in their chief tormentor Rahul Dravid's armour and the in-form senior Indian batsman would be out of equation early in the third and decisive Test.