AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — West Indies lost half its batting attack by lunch on the first day of the first cricket test Thursday against India, reduced to 90-5 after winning the toss and deciding to bat.

Mohammed Siraj took 3-19 in seven overs, while Jasprit Bumrah (1-24) and Kuldeep Yadav (1-7) picked up a wicket each.

The visitors made a poor start as Siraj was on the money with the new ball. He struck early — Tagenarine Chanderpaul was caught behind for an 11-ball duck. Bumrah took a couple of overs to find his rhythm — he also struck in the seventh over as opener John Campbell was caught behind for eight runs.

Siraj put the morning conditions to good use. He swung the ball well and consistently hit a good length to trouble the batters repeatedly. West Indies’ batters looked eager to pl

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