Ahmedabad: West Indies captain Roston Chase, born in March 1992, entered a world where West Indies cricket reigned supreme, holding an unbroken Test series winning streak that had lasted for 16 years, extending until the 1994-95 series against Australia. He undoubtedly grew up hearing tales of a ‘champion outfit,’ ‘legends,’ and ‘greats,’ embodying the formidable aura that once surrounded West Indies cricket.
Today, Chase finds himself at the helm of a side ranked eighth globally. He is acutely aware of the monumental challenge awaiting them on Thursday. “Obviously, we’re not in a good position right now in terms of our Test status, and we are kind of low on the WTC table, but we have to put that behind us,” Chase candidly told the media on the eve of the match.
The team is not approaching this challenge blindly. Chase elaborated on their strategic approach: “New Zealand came last year and dominated India, so we are really trying to learn from what they did. The analyst has sent the footage of the New Zealand series, and we really zoned in on the critical points that we want to focus on.”
Having played in India before, Chase understands the conditions well. “I’ve played in India before, and I know that it’s spin-friendly conditions. Spinners may have to bowl more of the overs,” he specified, highlighting a key aspect of their game plan for the upcoming encounter.