India's Caribbean 'Test'

The last time India toured West Indies in 2011, they won the three-match Test series 1-0. A lot though has changed in the five years since then. What lies in store for Team India this time around?

Ajinkya Rahane has said, "The key here is to bowl patiently and just bowl a consistent line throughout 90 overs. I felt after the ball got old, the spinners bowled really well (In the practice matches). I thought Mishra bowled very well. Then Ashwin and Jadeja bolwed well in tandem, so I think bowling in partnerships will be very crucial in West Indies."

The Indian team though is finding time to relax in between hectic practice sessions. On Monday some of them met the legendary Sir Vivian Richards. Star players turned into fans for a short while. Virat, whose attacking style of play has been praised in the past by Sir Viv tweeted to say:

What a memorable moment. With the greatest ever, Sir @vivrichards56. Words of gold from him. #Grateful #Memorable pic.twitter.com/sK0xsIDC3P

- Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 19, 2016

KL Rahul, who has been in good form in the practice matches, tweeted:

Major fan boy moment ?? Sir viv was kind enough to give us some advice. #blessed #bossman what a legend. ?? pic.twitter.com/Dy5nh3a8ms

- K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 19, 2016

The series in the Caribbean is new coach Anil Kumble's first assignment. And the team seems to be gelling rather well under Jumbo. Rahane echoed that sentiment, saying, "He (Anil Kumble) has been handling the situation really well. First of all we are really happy to have him with us as a coach. His experience will take us forward as an Indian team."

The first Test starts on Thursday in Antigua. Kohli and his boys are eyeing India's first Test series win outside the subcontinent since India won the series vs West Indies in 2011 on their last tour. Will India's Caribbean party continue?