New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble reflected on India's bowling effort on a docile Delhi track, suggesting that the hosts could have done more to maintain pressure on the West Indian batters.

"The pitch was really docile. One thing India could have done better was to put a little more pressure on the batters. But credit to the West Indian batters as well," JioStar expert Kumble said.

"I know we're looking at it from an Indian bowling perspective, but I thought the West Indies batters really applied themselves," he noted.

Kumble revealed that he had spoken with West Indies head coach Darren Sammy about the team's batting intent and praised the visitors for showing greater resilience in the s...