Gibson backs WI

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC):

Ottis Gibson reckoned that West Indies still have a chance to win the opening Test against India, after his side suffered another batting meltdown, and conceded a first innings lead of 73.

The West Indies coach felt the Test still hung in the balance, although India held an overall lead of 164 with seven second innings wickets standing after an action-packed two days at Sabina Park.

"We still have a great opportunity to restrict India, and if we can restrict them to anything below 250 or 280, it's still a great run chase for us," he said.

"Perhaps, India hold a slight advantage. They have the runs on the board, but we have seen that we can take wickets.