WI are a dangerous side, India need to respect them: Rahane

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday said the West Indies are a dangerous and unpredictable side and Virat Kohli and his men need to respect their opponents in the ongoing away series.

Post their World Cup semifinal exit, India are back in business with a full away series against the West Indies that began with the first of the three T20Is on Saturday.

Overlooked for the shorter format once again, Rahane is looking forward to the two Tests beginning August 22.

"We all know they are a dangerous team, unpredictable team. I'm really looking forward, really excited about this series against the West Indies," Rahane said at the Cricket Association of Bengal's annual awards ceremony at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.

"It is important to respect them, play our game as we've been playing especially in Test cricket and for me it's important to give my best. I always focus on contributing for my team and I think I'm just going to do my best as well. Once I go there I will give my 100 per cent."