India vs West Indies, LIVE Score, 1st Test in Rajkot: Shaw, Rahul Start Proceedings for India

 

India captain Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first against West Indies in the opening Test in Rajkot on Thursday. Teenage opener Prithvi Shaw will make his international debut after receiving his Test cap from virat Kohli. The 18-year-old was already named in thefinal 12 on the eve of the game. The world number one Test side have gone in with three spinners and two pace bowlers in the first of the two Tests. "There's a bit of grass that holds up the surface. It's very warm and humid here so the best time to bat will be first," said Kohli. " see what Shaw can do at the top," he added. "It's all about giving them this particular phase. Give them some confidence before the start of the series against Australia." West Indies are missing their regular skipper Jason Holder due to an ankle injury, Kraigg Brathwaite deputising as captain. Batsman Sunil Ambris and debutant fast bowler Sherman Lewis have been included in the XI. Ambris has been rewarded for his unbeaten 114 in the team's only tour game in India. "I would have had a bat first as well. Using the new ball is the key for us. Got to be aggressive and enjoy the game," stand-in-skipper Brathwaite said. "I think the guys are looking forward to this," he added.