Hanuma Vihari was preferred over Rohit Sharma, while Ravichandran Ashwin also sat out as Ravindra Jadeja played in the 1st Test, and Indian captain Virat Kohli explained the rationale behind the decisions.
Rahane, who won the man of the match award for his impressive performance in the 1st Test against West Indies, revealed what helped his game in the post-match interaction.
Virender Sehwag praised the current Indian bowling lineup, which dismantled the Windies side in the second innings to steer the side to a 318-run win.
Hanuma Vihari, who scored 93 in the second innings to take India's score past the 300-run mark, insisted that he has work to do to improve his bowling.
Jasprit Bumrah's stunning five-wicket haul and Ajinkya Rahane's century on the fourth day guided India to a 318-run victory over West Indies in the 1st Test at Antigua.
Virat Kohli now remains only one win away from becoming India's most successful Test captain.
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets, conceding only 7 runs in eight overs, and set an incredible Asian record in only his 11th Test match.
Virat Kohli and co. rewrote history when the side registered its biggest-ever away win, and the Indian captain also broke Sourav Ganguly's record with the victory.
Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari and Jasprit Bumrah were the stars of Day 4 as India decimated hosts West Indies by 318 runs, registering their biggest-ever away win.
West Indies captain Jason Holder lashed out at the side's batsmen after the team was bundled out on 222 in the first innings of the ongoing Test match.
Indian captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane steered India's innings after the early blows in the second innings, and in the process, also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly for a Test feat.
Skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten at stumps as India aim to take a commanding lead over hosts West Indies.
Indian opener KL Rahul made promising starts in both the innings of the first Test against West Indies but failed to prolong his time at the crease. However, he remains optimistic about his batting.
Ajinkya Rahane scored back-to-back half-centuries and skipper Virat Kohli also looked strong as the duo remained unbeaten at the end of Day 3 to put India in a strong position against West Indies.
Roston Chase gave away his wicket after a promising start on Day 2, much like most of his West Indian teammates during the ongoing Test match against India.
Virat Kohli was seen reading a book titled 'Detox Your Ego' during the second day of the ongoing Test match between India and West Indies.
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Ravindra Jadeja attended the media interaction at the end of the second day of the ongoing Test match between India and West Indies, and heaped praises on Ishant Sharma.
Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah registered his name in record books during the first Test between India and West Indies.
Ishant Sharma shined with both, bat and ball as hosts West Indies end the day 108 runs behind India with only two wickets in hand.
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