Post India-Pak handshake controversy, match referee Andy Pycroft receives rousing welcome in first Test against West Indies

Match referee Andy Pycroft, central to last month's India-Pakistan Asia Cup handshake controversy, received a warm welcome at the India vs West Indies Test. His previous instruction not to shake hands sparked a major dispute with Pakistan Cricket Board. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill began his home Test captaincy, with West Indies winning the toss and opting to bat first in Ahmedabad.