Ahmedabad, Oct. 3 -- India marched confidently to tea at 326 for 4 on the second day of the first Test against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium, riding on a masterful partnership between wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel and allrounder Ravindra Jadeja.
After KL Rahul's long-awaited century ended shortly after lunch, the duo took charge and swung the momentum firmly in India's favour.
Rahul, who resumed the day on 53, brought up his 11th Test hundred and first on Indian soil in nine years, before succumbing to Justin Greaves off Jayden Seales. His innings, patient yet assured, carried the weight of past frustrations.
A streaky edge, a reverse sweep slightly off-kilter, a gentle nudge past mid-wicket-each stroke told a story of redempti...