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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma All Smiles As Indian Players Meet Sir Garfield Sobers In Barbados

Team India landed in Barbados earlier this week ahead of the first Test of the two-match series against West Indies, starting Wednesday, July 12. On Monday, the BCCI shared a video of Team India's arrival in Barbados. In the video, the players and the members of the support staff, including head coach Rahul Dravid, were seen enjoying a beach volleyball session. On Wednesday, the BCCI shared another video where the players caught up with West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers.

Watch: Virat Kohli Leads India's Beach Volleyball Session As Team Lands In West Indies

The Indian cricket team has reached the Caribbean islands for the all-format tour of the West Indies. Upon touchdown, the players indulged themselves in a beach volleyball session. Ishan Kishan, one of the wicket-keeper batters in the squad, turned into a cameraman, capturing the enthralling volleyball game between players. The team's superstar batter Virat Kohli was also seen showcasing his volleyball skills in what seemed like a fun session for the team ahead of the gruelling cricketing assignment that awaits them.

"Don't Understand The Thought Process": Ex-BCCI President's Blunt Take On Ajinkya Rahane's Elevation To Test Vice Captaincy

Sourav Ganguly finds it extremely baffling that Ajinkya Rahane has been handed Test vice captaincy after spending nearly 18 months on the sidelines as the former India skipper demanded "consistency and continuity" in the selection process. Rahane, 35, was out of favour for one-and-a-half years but was India's best batter in the World Test Championship final against Australia, with scores of 89 and 46 at the Oval, earlier this month.

Not Ajinkya Rahane, Ex India Star Wanted This Veteran As Vice-captain For WI Tests

After the debacle in the World Test Championship final against Australia, Team India is all set to face West Indies in an all-format tour. The WTC final, which was played at The Oval, saw a comeback of veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane to the Test team, who had last played for India in 2022. Few months ago, Rahane was not even in consideration for India's Test squad but after a successful IPL stint with the Chennai Super Kings, he found himself a place in the WTC final and emerged as India's leading run-scorer in the match. To add a cherry on the cake, the right-handed batter also got back his position as the vice-captain for the Test series against West Indies.

On Ajinkya Rahane's Selection As Vice-Captain, Sunil Gavaskar's "Missed Opportunity" Retort

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the selectors over the appointment of Ajinkya Rahane as vice-captain of the Test team for the upcoming tour of West Indies. The BCCI announced Team India's squads for the Test and ODI series against the West Indies, starting next month. While Rohit Sharma will lead the team in both formats, Rahane's appointment as vice-captain has raised several eyebrows. Rahane was recalled to the side for the WTC Final against Australia, and was India's top performer with the bat in the match.

"Virat Kohli Has Same Average...": Ex-India Star Questions Cheteshwar Pujara's Exclusion

After Cheteshwar Pujara was dropped from India's Test squad for the side's upcoming two-match Test series in West Indies, former India cricketer Akash Chopra pointed out that his average has been same as that of Virat Kohli in the past three years in the longest format. The announced team for the Tests and three-match ODI series against West Indies has put the selectors once again under the radar of critics. The snub of Pujara from India's Test squad has not been taken well by many former cricketers and Chopra is also among them.

Ravichandran Ashwin's Message For Yashasvi Jaiswal And Ruturaj Gaikwad After Test Call-Up Wins Internet

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad were among the top performers in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) and their consistency was rewarded on Friday as both youngsters were picked in the India squad for the two-match Test series against West Indies. While Jaiswal was just part of the Test squad, Gaikwad was also included in the ODI squad. Veteran India skipper Ravichandran Ashwin took to Twitter to post a heartfelt message for both the youngsters after their maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team.

"Peak Is Yet To Come": Fans Rejoice Sanju Samson's Recall In India's ODI Team

There were some new faces while some old ones also returned to the fray as BCCI announced Team India's Test and ODI squads for the tour of West Indies in July. Yashasvi Jaiswal earned his maiden Test call-up, while veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara was dropeed from the side after his poor outing in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. However, fans were more thrilled with Sanju Samson's return to the side after he was recalled for the three-match ODI series. Taking to Twitter, fans were thrilled with Samson's inclusion in the ODI side.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma All Smiles As Indian Players Meet Sir Garfield Sobers In Barbados

Watch: Virat Kohli Leads India's Beach Volleyball Session As Team Lands In West Indies

"Don't Understand The Thought Process": Ex-BCCI President's Blunt Take On Ajinkya Rahane's Elevation To Test Vice Captaincy

Not Ajinkya Rahane, Ex India Star Wanted This Veteran As Vice-captain For WI Tests

On Ajinkya Rahane's Selection As Vice-Captain, Sunil Gavaskar's "Missed Opportunity" Retort

"Virat Kohli Has Same Average...": Ex-India Star Questions Cheteshwar Pujara's Exclusion

Ravichandran Ashwin's Message For Yashasvi Jaiswal And Ruturaj Gaikwad After Test Call-Up Wins Internet

"Peak Is Yet To Come": Fans Rejoice Sanju Samson's Recall In India's ODI Team