Bumrah, Rahane star as India decimate West Indies by 318 runs in first Test
North Sound: India skittled out the West Indies for just 100 runs to record a massive 318-run victory in the first cricket Test, here on Sunday.
India declared their second innings at 343 for seven to set the hosts a stiff 419-run target as Ajinkya Rahane scored 102 runs but Hanuma Vihari (93) missed out on his hundred by seven runs.
Jasprit Bumrah (5/7), Ishant Sharma (3/31) and Mohammed Shami (2/13) blew away the hosts batting-line up.
Brief Scores:
India: 297 and 343/7 declared in 112.3 overs (A Rahane 102, H Vihari 93; R Chase 4/132, K Roach 1/29)
West Indies 222 and 100 all out in 26.5 overs (K Roach 38; J Bumrah 5/7, I Sharma 3/31, M Shami 2/13.
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21st century India takes big, swift decisions, delivers results in time-bound manner: PM Modi
Muscat (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India of the 21st century takes big and swift decisions, moves ahead by setting big goals and delivers results in a time-bound manner.
Modi was speaking at a gathering of the Indian community in Oman's capital Muscat. The prime minister is here on a two-day visit.
"Twenty-first century India takes bold decisions and swift decisions, moves ahead with big goals, delivers results within a defined timeline," he said.
Modi hailed the recent decision of UNESCO to inscribe the 'Deepavali' festival on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
"Our 'diya' will now illuminate not just our homes, but entire world," he said.
It is a matter of pride for all Indians, and this "global recognition for Diwali is a recognition of that light of ours which spreads the message of hope, amity and humanity," he said.
Addressing the gathering of Indian students and the community at the 'Maitiri Parv' event, Modi said that India and Oman are tied not just by geography, but also by generations.
"Our diversity is a strong foundation of our culture. Every tradition comes with a new thinking...We Indians, wherever we go, we respect diversity," he said.
Underscoring that the Indian diaspora has become a living example of coexistence and cooperation, he said, "You are the biggest custodian of these centuries-old ties."
In his message to the youth, Modi said, "Dream big, learn deeply, innovate boldly.”
#WATCH | Oman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Indian diaspora and students in Muscat today. He addressed them in a program called Maitri Parv, celebrating the completion of 50 years of the Indian schooling system in Oman.
— ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2025
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