West Indies win toss, opt to bat against India in 1st Test | Sports

AHMEDABAD, India, Oct 2, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - West Indies skipper Roston Chase won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the opening Test of a two-match series on Thursday. The tourists handed Test debuts to left-arm spinner Khary Pierre and fast bowler Johann Layne, at the world's biggest cricket stadium in the Indian city of Ahmedabad. West Indies have struggled with injuries to their fast bowlers, including Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph, and are a pale shadow of the team that once dominated world cricket. They have included two seamers, two spinners and an all-rounder, on what they expect will be a turning pitch. "We don't want to be batting last on this wicket, as we know...