New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) India declared a commanding first innings at 518 for 5, leaving the West Indies in disarray at 26 for 1 by tea on the second day of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here today.

It was a day of authority, strokeplay, and relentless pressure from the hosts, as the visitors struggled to find rhythm against a confident Indian side.

Resuming from their overnight 318 for 2, India looked determined to build on their strong foundation. Yashasvi Jaiswal, already in sublime form, continued his masterclass, threading elegant drives and crisp boundaries through the covers.

The left-hander reached a breathtaking 175, decorated with 22 fours, before a calamitous run-out involving captain Shubman Gill cut short what looked like a certain double century. The miscommu

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