West Indies scent victory at the end of fourth day Few favoured India chasing 403 at Port of Spain in 1976, and few favoured India chasing 408 at Kingston after the West Indies were dismissed for 197 in their second innings. But this Test will not have as happy an ending as the legendary Port of Spain one, it appears. India finished the fourth day on 237 for seven, with every recognised batsman back in the pavilion. Slender glimmers of hope remained when Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly added 93 runs for the fourth wicket, the former seemingly intent on redressing his poor record in the fourth innings. But Pedro Collins made the crucial breakthrough, bowling Tendulkar for 86. Adam Sanford scalped Ganguly and VVS Laxman for 28 and 23 respectively, and that leaves only the formalities to be completed on the final day. Saving this match, and thereby the series, now seems out of India's hands; they can only pray for rain, rain and more rain.

Lara's words a big help to Dillon He may not be captain any more, but Brian Lara still has a fine cricketing head on his shoulders. Fortunately for the West Indies, that head is still put to good use, as Mervyn Dillon testified after picking his first five-wicket haul in more than four years at Jamaica. "Brian Lara had a chat with the guys yesterday, and he said a few things that really helped me take a step in the right direction," Dillon said. He also added that Lara's advice would "help all of the guys over the next two days of this crucial Test." Dillon must have been getting antsy for quite some time now. His last five-wicket haul came in December 1997, when he took 5-111 against Pakistan in Karachi. "Thankfully this one is out of the way," said Dillon. "I've got quite a few four-wicket hauls. I was looking to get five here, and things worked out for me." "I've been working very hard," continued Dillon. "There is a lot of pressure on me being the senior fast bowler in the team. I have been bowling a lot more consistently." "The 100-wicket-mark is in the pipeline," said Dillon. "That is going to happen. I just hope it's sooner rather than later. But my concern right now is to try to get India out again." Speaking before the Indians started their run-chase, Dillon was optimistic of the West Indies' chances – rightly, as it turned out. "I'm quite happy with the position on the board right now," Dillon said. "We've got the runs and they've got to go out and get them. I think, if we bowl well, we will go out there and win the series."

Collymore, Breese included in West Indies one-day squad All-rounder Gareth Breese and fast-bowler Corey Collymore have been included in a 13-member West Indian squad for the first two one-dayers against India. They replace paceman Adam Sanford and leg-spinner Dinanath Ramnarine, both members of the squad that has been doing duty against India over the last month and a half. Ramnarine did not play any Tests, while Sanford was in the eleven for all five Tests. Collymore rides into the squad on the back of an eight-wicket haul for his local club in Barbados on Sunday. Breese had some good Busta Cup performances earlier this year, and the former under-19 captain will be making his one-day debut if he gets to play. Squad: Carl Hooper (captain), Brian Lara, Chris Gayle, Wavell Hinds, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Ridley Jacobs (wicketkeeper), Gareth Breese, Ryan Hinds, Mervyn Dillon, Pedro Collins, Cameron Cuffy, Corey Collymore

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