Former India opening batter and selector Devang Gandhi urged the team management to be patient with Sai Sudharsan amid rising pressure for a definite resolution regarding the No.3 spot. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar had assured that the team management would be willing to give Sai Sudharsan a long rope to help him acclimatise to the new role in the long run for the team. Team India claimed a series lead after their thumping win over the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs to begin their home season on a high.