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3rd ODI: Clinical India Cruise Past West Indies, Win By 96 Runs To Complete 3-0 Whitewash

Rohit Sharma's tenure as India ODI captain began with a 3-0 demolition of the West Indies after the impressive hosts put up an all-round performance to win the third game by 96 runs on Friday. Shreyas Iyer's responsible 80 coupled with Rishabh Pant's aggressive 56 powered India to a challenging 265 in the inconsequential fixture. The hosts then shot out their opponents for 169 in 37.1 overs as the visitors continued their dismal batting show. With one eye on the 2023 ODI World Cup, the Indian team management gained plenty of positives from their experiments in the third-match series including the emergence of pacer Prasidh Krishna as the strike bowler. He ended with nine wickets in the series.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma & Co. aim for clean sweep against West Indies

With the IPL auctions slated for the weekend in Bangalore, many top players in both teams are likely to be more focused on that than a game which has little context. While much is known about the Indian players, the match offers one final chance for many West Indies players, about whom the franchises would know little, to draw their attention at the last minute. One of those is certainly seam bowling allrounder Odean Smith. The 25-year-old took the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli and then, batting too low down the order at No. 9, hammered a 20-ball 24 in the second ODI. Meanwhile, in another boost for India, opener Shikhar Dhawan is set to return to add some much-needed firepower to their top order. Even though his spot has been under the scanner — with many pointing out that Dhawan will be 37 by the time of the 2023 ODI World Cup — the opener seems to have the confidence of skipper Rohit Sharma.

"Just Have To Take It From Where He Left": Rohit Sharma On Captaincy Challenge After Virat Kohli Era

India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday admitted that some individuals in the team needed "role clarity" but he would prefer carrying on from where his predecessor Virat Kohli had left rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. In his first interaction with media as full-time ODI skipper, Rohit refrained from entertaining any questions on his likely elevation as Test captain, Kuldeep Yadav's gradual integration into system post surgery and need to manage the workload properly. "It is always important that everyone comes together and plays that role that has been given to them. What is important for us, moving forward is the role clarity of certain individuals in the squad," Rohit said at a virtual press conference ahead of the first ODI against West Indies.

Rohit Sharma takes charge as full-time captain in India's 1000th ODI - in pictures

Indian cricket will enter a new era from Sunday with Rohit Sharma beginning his tenure as full-time ODI captain in the three-match series against the West Indies.

Individuals need role clarity but will carry on from where Virat had left: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma on Saturday admitted that some individuals in the team needed "role clarity" but he would prefer carrying on from where his predecessor Virat Kohli had left rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. In his first interaction with media as full-time ODI skipper, Rohit refrained from entertaining any questions on his likely elevation as Test captain, Kuldeep Yadav's gradual integration into system post surgery and need to manage the workload properly. "It is always important that everyone comes together and plays that role that has been given to them. What is important for us, moving forward is the role clarity of certain individuals in the squad," Rohit said at a virtual press conference ahead of the first ODI against West Indies.

Indian team has first full training session ahead of West Indies ODIs

On Thursday, the team had a light session where the players had been accompanied by trainers. On Friday however, barring the trio of Shikhar Dhawan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer, all the players and support staff were present for training after testing negative for COVID-19. The players practiced under lights and it was a full-fledged session.

India vs West Indies: Team India Has First Full Training Session Ahead Of West Indies ODIs

The Indian team on Friday carried out its first extensive training session ahead of the three-match ODI series against the visiting West Indies. On Thursday, the team had a light session where the players had been accompanied by trainers. On Friday however, barring the trio of Shikhar Dhawan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer, all the players and support staff were present for training after testing negative for COVID-19. The players practiced under lights and it was a full-fledged session.

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3rd ODI: Clinical India Cruise Past West Indies, Win By 96 Runs To Complete 3-0 Whitewash

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma & Co. aim for clean sweep against West Indies

"Just Have To Take It From Where He Left": Rohit Sharma On Captaincy Challenge After Virat Kohli Era

Rohit Sharma takes charge as full-time captain in India's 1000th ODI - in pictures

Individuals need role clarity but will carry on from where Virat had left: Rohit Sharma

Indian team has first full training session ahead of West Indies ODIs

India vs West Indies: Team India Has First Full Training Session Ahead Of West Indies ODIs