Ind vs. WI: We are available in as underdogs says Roston Chase forward of first Test

There was a time when the West Indies can be the favorite going into most Test matches. But such are the occasions now {that a} West Indies win in opposition to the likes of India, Australia and England is an upset.

Windies skipper Roston Chase is conscious of this shift and is hoping that the Caribbeans can one way or the other rediscover their mojo. “We will not be in a great place proper now when it comes to our Test standing, and we’re form of low on the desk,” he admitted forward of the primary Test in opposition to India beginning on the Narendra Modi Stadium from Thursday (October 2, 2025).

“But now we have to place that behind us and simply fear about what’s forward of us proper now, and play every day, every recreation, at some point at a time, one session at a time, and simply attempt to study the circumstances as quick as doable.”

Asked if the diminished standing would unburden the aspect, Chase replied within the affirmative. “Obviously, we are available in as underdogs. It makes us fairly a harmful aspect if you actually don’t have anything to lose,” he mentioned. “You can simply go and play freely as a result of, I imply, everyone seems to be anticipating us to lose!”

The Windies come into the sequence after having misplaced their earlier Test engagement to Australia at house (0-3). But New Zealand’s 3-0 win over India in India final 12 months could give Chase’s males the ever-so-slight hope that they could possibly be aggressive.

“New Zealand got here final 12 months and dominated India, so we’re actually making an attempt to study from what they did and put a few of that stuff in place in order that we are able to play good cricket, compete, and attempt to win the sequence,” mentioned Chase, who has 52 Test caps to his identify.

“India is principally a spin-based nation, however I noticed the pitch and it does look a bit inexperienced. So we don’t know what it will likely be but. Everyone has been making ready effectively to this point. It’s been a bit sizzling, in order that’s been a little bit of a stumbling block for us to this point, however guys have been doing effectively,” the 33-year-old added.