'West Indies better off trying to attack while batting'
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar analyses the various aspects of the first day's play in Kingston
ESPNcricinfo staff
31-Jul-2016
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Ashwin showed excellent skill to take a five-wicket haul on the first day of a Test, his 18th overall in just 34 matches
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