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"They Use This Strategy...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Rivals Calling India Favourites For World Cup

It is quite common for experts and cricketers to hail the Indian cricket team as ‘favourites' ahead of any major International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament. The situation is not much different with the ICC World Cup 2023 just around the corner and considering the fact that India are the hosts this time, it comes as no surprise that most people are counting them as major title contenders. However, veteran India skipper Ravichandran Ashwin had a rather interesting point to make regarding the ‘favourites' tag. He believes that it is a tactic used by cricketers around the world to reduce the pressure on themselves and put the Indian team under the spotlight.

"No Grass, Old Nets...": Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals Sorry State Of Cricket In Windies

Just days after the conclusion of the third ODI between India and West Indies, where Hardik Pandya slammed the hosts' cricket board for their poor facilities, veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has echoed the same sentiments. Ashwin, who isn't a part of the ODI or T20I series against the Windies, explained the nature of affairs in West Indies, highlighting how poor certain facilities are in the Caribbeans. The off-spinner even explained that with such poor infrastructure and conditions, it is going to be tough for West Indies to produce quality cricketers in the years to come.

Helen Flanagan forced to address 'bikini gate' row as she tells fans of fresh parenting struggle

Helen Flanagan appears to have felt forced into addressing a 'bikini gate' row after she was reportedly caught up in an embarrassing moment on her recent holiday. The actress recently whisked her three children off to Barbados after the schools broke up for the summer holidays.

"Okay To Be Unique": Straight-faced Hardik Pandya Shuts Down Ex-West Indies Star's Tricky Captaincy Question

For the second match running, Hardik Pandya led the Indian team in the ODI series against West Indies on Tuesday. He stood in for Rohit Sharma in the second ODI, which the team lost. After comprehensively winning the first ODI against West Indies in Barbados, the Indian team were handed a defeat in the second match at the same venue as the hosts valiantly fought back. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and opted to field against India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium.

India vs West Indies Live Score, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Return Or More Experiments?

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI, Live Updates: It will be interesting to see whether Team India will include their skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli in the third ODI against West Indies or will Hardik Pandya continue to lead the visitors.India will be taking on West Indies in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. After India faced a shocking six-wicket defeat in the second match, the series got levelled at 1-1.

Watch: Indian Players' Special Meeting With Dwayne Bravo And Son Ahead of 3rd ODI

After facing a six-wicket defeat in the second ODI against West Indies, Team India has arrived in Trinidad for the third and final match of the series. The Rohit Sharma-led team will aim to clinch a victory as the series is now levelled at 1-1. Ahead of the match, the team reached their hotel in Trinidad and received a great surprise as former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo came to greet the players. The moment became more special as Bravo was accompanied by his adorable son.

"What Was Axar Patel Doing At No. 4?": Ex-India Star Questions Team's 2nd ODI Experiments

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has questioned the batting line-up of the team after the side's six-wicket loss to West Indies in the second ODI in Barbados on Saturday. The batting audition of India's World Cup aspirants didn't go as per plan on a bouncy track as West Indies levelled the three-match series with a comfortable victory, riding on superb bowling efforts from Romario Shepherd and Gudakesh Motie. Indian team management's decision to rest skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli badly backfired as none of the middle-order batters could not cope with the pace, bounce and turn, getting all-out for 181.

Helen Flanagan says 'we did it' as she's seen stripping topless for a shower on holiday

Helen Flanagan appears to have taken a leaf out of Amanda Holden's book as she took to social media with a snap of herself taking an outdoor shower on her exotic holiday. The actress ditched the UK for a week as she took her children to Barbados for a summer holiday.

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"They Use This Strategy...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Rivals Calling India Favourites For World Cup

"No Grass, Old Nets...": Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals Sorry State Of Cricket In Windies

Helen Flanagan forced to address 'bikini gate' row as she tells fans of fresh parenting struggle

"Okay To Be Unique": Straight-faced Hardik Pandya Shuts Down Ex-West Indies Star's Tricky Captaincy Question

India vs West Indies Live Score, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Return Or More Experiments?

Watch: Indian Players' Special Meeting With Dwayne Bravo And Son Ahead of 3rd ODI

"What Was Axar Patel Doing At No. 4?": Ex-India Star Questions Team's 2nd ODI Experiments

Helen Flanagan says 'we did it' as she's seen stripping topless for a shower on holiday