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India vs West Indies: Need to be ready to bowl at death, we need to be mentally tough, says Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur has said that every bowler in his side needs to be ready to bowl at the death overs as this is a big responsibility. Suryakumar Yadav's 65-run knock was backed up by a spirited bowling performance as India defeated West Indies by runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Harshal Patel returned with three wickets while Venkatesh Iyer also got two wickets. "I think so. I have done it in the IPL for CSK for the last four years. Playing for India is a greater responsibility and five months before the World Cup, we all have to be ready as a bowler to bowl in the death. You have to be ready to use your variations, you are going to go for runs but one six or four shouldn't play on your mind. We have to be mentally tough and think about the next delivery," Shardul said.

IND vs WI: Sunil Gavaskar Assesses Rohit Sharma's Time As Team India Captain So Far

Rohit Sharma has experienced a dream start to his era as India's full-time white-ball captain. After clean sweeping the West Indies in the three-match ODI series, India also whitewashed visitors in the T20I series. Speaking on Sports Tak, former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar recently shared his views on Rohit's captaincy so far. The legendary batter said that the 34-year-old batter has changed the mindset of the team, adding that the players have more clarity about their roles.

Sri Lanka defeat Australia in fifth T20 to avoid series whitewash

Sri Lanka finally got their reward on the penultimate ball of their Australian tour as they won the fifth T20 in Melbourne by five wickets and avoided a series whitewash.

India vs West Indies: We are good chasing side but pleasing that we were able to defend also, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma on Sunday said it was pleasing to see that the Indian team was able to defend targets in the T20 series against the West Indies after preferring to bat second over the years. India have been giving opportunities to a host of youngsters since the disappointing T20 World Cup campaign last year. Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer performed well in the series that India won 3-0. "The team that used to chase, there are not many people here from that squad. We wanted to bat first and chase as well. Because our middle order is fairly new," said Rohit at the post-match presentation referring to missing players like Hardik Pandya.

"Not Hurt" By Wriddhiman Saha's Comments, He "Deserved Honesty And Clarity", Says Rahul Dravid

India's head coach Rahul Dravid said he is not at all "hurt" that veteran keeper Wriddhiman Saha revealed a very classified conversation that he had on his future but at the same time wanted to give the Bengal wicketkeeper clarity about his position in the team. Wriddhiman Saha had told the media that head coach Dravid had asked him to consider retirement during a private conversation after the South Africa series.

Unnati Hooda, 14, Claims Odisha Open Super 100 Women's Singles Title

Teenager Unnati Hooda, 14, became the youngest Indian to win a Super 100 tournament as she beat compatriot Smit Toshniwal in straight games to claim the women's singles title while unseeded Kiran George emerged triumphant in men's singles final of the USD 75,000 Odisha Open badminton tournament on Sunday. The 21-year-old George prevailed over Priyanshu Rajawat 21-15, 14-21, 21-18 to clinch the men's singles title after battling hard for 58 minutes. Before that, 14-year-old Unnati produced an excellent performance to emerge triumphant in her event. Unnati won 21-18, 21-11 to be crowned the Odisha Open champion for the first time.

Deepak Chahar sustains hamstring pull, looks doubtful for Sri Lanka series

Deepak Chahar pulled his right hamstring during the third T20 International against West Indies and was rendered doubtful for the Sri Lanka series, starting Thursday. Chahar, who was in fine rhythm and got two early wickets, was seen hobbling up in his run-up in the last delivery of his second over and limping off the field.

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara slams 91 to bail out Saurashtra against Mumbai

Cheteshwar Pujara struck an uncharacteristic 83-ball 91 for Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai here on Sunday. The Elite Group D match ended in a draw with Saurahtra making 372 for nine in their second innings on the fourth and final day. Saurashtra were only 48 runs ahead when the stumps were drawn but the lack of time meant Mumbai could not go for an outright victory.

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India vs West Indies: Need to be ready to bowl at death, we need to be mentally tough, says Shardul Thakur

IND vs WI: Sunil Gavaskar Assesses Rohit Sharma's Time As Team India Captain So Far

Sri Lanka defeat Australia in fifth T20 to avoid series whitewash

India vs West Indies: We are good chasing side but pleasing that we were able to defend also, says Rohit Sharma

"Not Hurt" By Wriddhiman Saha's Comments, He "Deserved Honesty And Clarity", Says Rahul Dravid

Unnati Hooda, 14, Claims Odisha Open Super 100 Women's Singles Title

Deepak Chahar sustains hamstring pull, looks doubtful for Sri Lanka series

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara slams 91 to bail out Saurashtra against Mumbai