New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- It took eight long years for a visiting side to put up a fifty-plus partnership for the tenth wicket on Indian soil in Tests. The West Indies pair Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales ended that wait with a gritty and entertaining 79-run stand against India.

Coming together with their team in deep trouble, the duo showed remarkable fight and composure. Greaves, calm and composed under pressure, brought up a well-crafted half-century, remaining unbeaten on 50 off 85 deliveries, an innings laced with three boundaries. At the other end, Seales played the perfect supporting role, scoring a valuable 32 runs.

Their partnership not only frustrated the Indian bowlers but also brought back memories of the last such stand by vis...