India are looking to wrap up their second straight Test series victory over West Indies in the Caribbean, when the second Test begins at Kensington Oval here on Tuesday.
The Indians hold a 1-0 lead in the three Test series, following a 63-run victory inside four days in the first Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
The visitors also looked set to create a piece of history by becoming the first Indian team to win a Test and One-day International series in the Caribbean Island - but India will also have to rail against their history at the ground to accomplish that feat here.
The World No.1 side have an unflattering record at the ground, locally referred to as 'the Mecca of Caribbean cricket'.
India have lost their last five Tests since they drew with Garfield Sobers' side in 1971, and have hardly pushed West Indies in the seven Tests they have played at this venue over the years.
The current state-of-play between the two sides means that the Indians have an excellent opportunity to jettison the failures of past Indian teams here.
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