India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test in Dominica last week.
The visitors began their World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 campaign with a crushing victory by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test against the West Indies in Dominica last week.
The series opener also saw the Indian team moving into a transition with Yashasvi Jaiswal making his red-ball debut. The southpaw opened the innings alongside skipper Rohit Sharma while Shubman Gill was shifted to No. 3 – the spot that previously belonged to Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been dropped from the Test side.
"In Dominica, we had a clear idea when we saw the pitch and knew the conditions. Here we don't have clarity as there is talk of rain, but I don't think there will be drastic changes. But whatever conditions are available, based on that, we will make that decision," Rohit told reporters two days ahead of the second and final Test.
While the captain refrained from taking anyone’s name, left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat didn’t look impressive in the opening Test and India might hand a debut cap to Mukesh Kumar if conditions remain overcast in Port of Spain.
Rohit expressed his delight that youngsters like Jaiswal made full use of the opportunity by slamming 171 on debut in Dominica.
Sharing his thoughts on the transition in Indian cricket, Rohit said: "Transition has to happen, whether today or tomorrow but I am happy that our boys who are coming in are doing well. And our role is important as we have to give them role clarity. Now it's up to them how they want to prepare and perform for the team.
"... And we rely on those individuals and obviously they are the future of Indian cricket and they will take Indian cricket to greater heights," he added.
Rohit Sharma also expects West Indies to bounce back in the final Test of the series.
"It's an honour to be taking the Indian team into this game and it doesn't happen every day. The two teams have so much history, so much of good cricket played.
"I will expect no different in this Test. I am sure they (Windies) will bounce back and it will be exciting for both teams."
(With PTI Inputs)