t standing up to a challenge has become a "common thing" for West Indies' top-order batsmen, lamented an "extremely disappointed" captain Jason Holder. Jason Holder expressed his disappointment after West Indies were bowled out for 222 in reply to India's first-innings total of 297 all out in ir opening World Championship Test match. top-order failed to fire once again as Windies were left lurching in ir crease, with Indian bowlers picking up scalps in regular intervals. Skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane stabilized innings for India and were unbeaten at end of Day three. 

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Jason Holder disappointed with top-order

"Extremely disappointed... It has been a common thing for our batsmen w. We have t been able to step up as a top-order, middle and lower order have done an exceptional job," Jason Holder said. "We are behind eight balls because we did t bat well in first innings," he said during a media conference at end of third day's play. " boys are fighting, effort was exceptional, we have been in match with bowling effort. We kept toiling away, it is t a surface on which you can bowl out a side cheaply. We hope to restrict India and n chase down total," he ded. Jason Holder spoke after Virat Kohli (51) and Ajinkya Rahane (53) propelled India to a commanding position with ir unbroken 104-run partnership for fourth wicket, extending visitors' overall le to 260. West Indies will hope to bowl out India quickly on Day Four of contest in order to capitalize and he for victory. 

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Jason Holder lauds bowlers

Jason Holder lauded his pace attack, especially Kemar Roach, for his consistency. "Bowlers are doing an exceptional job. India is scoring at two and a half runs per over, we are fighting very hard. body langu has been right up re. We got early wickets and y built a partnership in first innings. We just need to play smart cricket in remaining match", he said. "Kemar has been brilliant. We, as a fast-bowling group, have done a good job. Kemar keeps you guessing, re is never a situation in which he gets predictable. It is a plus having Kemar in this side. He makes something happen with ball", he ded. "Yes, Ishant got five wickets in first innings, but in my opinion, Kemar has been standout bowler in this match," he ded. 

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