In what was their first red-ball assignment ahead of their World Test Championships campaign, India made a strong start to the 3-day practice match against West Indies A by posting 297 runs on Day 1 in Antigua.In Virat Kohli's absence, Cheteshwar Pujara struck a fine hundred before retiring hurt to make way for other batsmen. Pujara took only 187 balls to get to the 3-figure mark as he went about smashing 8 boundaries and a six during his knock.