Cricket News sort by West Indies v India 3rd Test at Dominica- Jul 06-10, 2011

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Sunday that the visitors could have lost the third Test had they pressed hard for a win against the West Indies on a difficult track at the Windsor Park.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni defended the decision not to press for a win in the third and final Test against the West Indies here, saying that his side could have lost the match while going for the target.

India lost their third wicket after lunch as Abhinav Mukund fell to Devendra Bishoo after a well made 62 on day three of the third and final Test against the West Indies at Dominica, Roseau on Friday. Mukund was caught at forward short leg by Adrian Barath.

Ishant Sharma has signaled a rejuvenation to his bowling after a series of dismal seasons. In this tour of the Caribbean, he may be leading a so-called second-string Indian attack, but that hasn't deterred him from shining through himself. 10 wickets was his glowing contribution at Bridge Town, Barbados and now at Dominica, he has garnered another five-for and counting.

Indian captain MS Dhoni on Wednesday won the toss and elected to bowl first in the third and the final Test match against West Indies at Windsor Park Stadium here.

Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma is set to play the final Test against the West Indies here on Wednesday despite carrying the after effects of a collision with teammate Praveen Kumar on his face.

The third and final test match between West Indies and India will take place at the Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. This will be the first test match taking place at the venue.

In what could be a big blow to the Indian team ahead of the third Test here, two of India's best fast bowlers Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar on the tour sustained injuries in a collision while playing football.

Poor form caught up with experienced West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan, who was dropped from the squad for the third Test against India.