India batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday said the West Indies are a dangerous and unpredictable side and Virat Kohli and his men need to respect their opponents in the ongoing away series.
Post their World Cup semifinal exit, India are back in business with a full away series against the West Indies that began with the first of the three T20Is on Saturday.
Overlooked for the shorter format once again, Rahane is looking forward to the two Tests beginning August 22.
“We all know they are a dangerous team, unpredictable team. I’m really looking forward, really excited about this series against the West Indies,” Rahane said.
“It is important to respect them, play our game as we’ve been playing especially in Test cricket and for me it’s important to give my best. I always focus on contributing for my team and I think I’m just going to do my best as well. Once I go there I will give my 100 per cent.”
The much-talked about World Test Championship has started with the first Ashes Test.
The top-ranked India team will start their WTC campaign in the Caribbean.
The top nine Test teams will vie for glory in 71 matches across 27 series over the next two years in the inaugural edition.
“Yes, it’s definitely something we all are looking forward and every Test match every Test series is really special. The best thing about this cricket is you have to follow your routines every day. Get up early in the morning, follow the same routines. I’m really excited,” he said.