Young quick Shardul Thakur believes India's fast bowlers have an important role to play in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.

Slow pitches are expected to be the norm during the four Test series in the Caribbean and India may include as many as three spinners in their final XI at certain stages.

But Thakur thinks India's pace attack can still play a major part in helping their country to a Test series triumph.

"I have sat down with the seniors and as a bowling unit, we have discussed all these things about pitches and conditions," Thakur said.

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"The pitches here for both practice matches were slow and similarly we are also expecting slow wickets in the Test series too.

"So the bowlers know we have to keep making effort. The slower the wicket, the effort is more.

"Making an effort is my work and needed in all matches. It does not matter how the pitch is. A fast bowler has to give effort on each delivery."

Thakur made an excellent impression during the recent tour match against a West Indies Board President's XI, with the 24-year-old managing 1-50 from the 22 overs he bowled during the match.

It is that kind of performance that has Thakur confident he can make his mark in the Test arena.

"It was always my dream to be part of the Test team, and being with the Indian team where other players have gained certain experience, you get to learn a lot from them. I am trying to learn as much as I can, because it will only be good for my progress in the future," he said.

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"I did bowl a few bouncers and almost got a wicket with one in the second innings. Even in the first innings, the wicket I got was off a bouncer. I use it as a surprise weapon and it is more of a variation in my bowling."

While Thakur is hopeful of winning a Test debut in the West Indies, he knows he may have be patient before he earns his first cap.

"Everyone is a different bowler and it is important to identify you own strengths, and keep improving on them. We have shared different ideas about bowling in the Test series and hopefully our ideas will work," he said.

"As for selection, well, we have a long season ahead of us. I am used to playing the domestic season that starts in September and goes on until March-April. So I just hope my fitness shapes up and I hope to get a look-in at some point."