Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble hailed West Indies’ batter Shai Hope for scoring his first Test ton, saying that he has taken to his number four role seriously and his team could utilise him in the same role in their upcoming matches.

While India in on verge of completing a series white-wash with their scoreline reading 63/1 while chasing 121, Hope’s converting his start into a big century and his 177-run stand for the third wicket with John Campbell were the key highlights of the West Indies innings after a follow on.

After being bundled out for 248 in response to India’s 518/5 declared, the Windies responded bravely, first with a top-order resistance and then a 79-run 10th wicket stand, taking a 120-run lead in the match.

Speaking on ‘Cricket Live’, JioStar expert, Kumble said that

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