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Indian Cricket Team Captain Hardik Pandya Said "Let Nicholas Pooran Hit Me". West Indies Star Responds

Down 0-2 in the T20I series against West Indies, India started their comeback by beating the hosts in the 3rd T20I. The key to the Indian team's success was the fact that West Indies' hard-hitter Nicholas Pooran had failed to fire in the match. After the game, India skipper Hardik Pandya even issued a challenge to Pooran, saying he is hoping the Windies stalwart comes hard at him in the next game. Pooran has finally 'responded' to the challenge.

Indian Cricket Team Captain Hardik Pandya "Work In Progress", Batter Pandya 'Needs Runs': Ex-Star Raises Concerns

After India's 3-2 loss to West indies in the recently-concluded T20I series, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel opined that captain Hardik Pandya is "still a work in progress". Brandon King's superb unbeaten 85 led West Indies to an eight-wicket win over India in the series-deciding fifth T20I on Sunday. Set a target of 166 to win the final game, in Lauderhill, Florida, West Indies reached their target with two overs to spare with Nicholas Pooran scoring 47 in a partnership of 107 with King. The win was a morale-booster for West Indies cricket after the one-day team failed, last month, to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in their history.

"Stunned To See...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Wife Dhanashree Verma Gives Big Statement After Attending India Cricket Match In USA

Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma took to social media on Sunday to put up a special post for the cricket fans in Miami, a city in the United States of America. Dhanashree was among the spectators during India's fifth and final T20I match against West Indies in Lauderhil, a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area. She witnessed the game and was left stunned by the "dedication" of the spectators in Miami. "Match in Miami. Was stunned to see such dedicated & wonderful fans in Miami," read the post of Dhanashree.

"Against Sanju, The Plan Was...": How West Indies Nullified Samson Threat

Another outing for the Indian team, another disappointing show from Sanju Samson. The wicket-keeper batter failed to make an opportunity account yet again as the Indian team lost the deciding 5th T20I against West Indies by 8 wickets. With the series loss, many feel that the chances of Sanju Samson making the Indian team for the Asia Cup or the World Cup are also over. While Samson is to be blamed for throwing his wicket at times, West Indies had come up with a concrete plan to nullify him in the 5th T20I on Sunday.

"Stunned To See...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Wife Dhanashree Verma Gives Big Statement After Attending India Cricket Match In USA

Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma took to social media on Sunday to put up a special post for the cricket fans in Miami, a city in the United States of America. Dhanashree was among the spectators during India's fifth and final T20I match against West Indies in Lauderhil, a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area. She witnessed the game and was left stunned by the "dedication" of the spectators in Miami. "Match in Miami. Was stunned to see such dedicated & wonderful fans in Miami," read the post of Dhanashree.

Nicholas Pooran, Hit By Arshdeep Singh's Delivery And West Indies Teammate's Shot, Shows Off Bruises

The five-match T20I series between India and West Indies ended on a memorable note for West Indies as they clinched victory 3-2. One player who grabbed a lot of limelight was wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran, who stunned everyone with his powerful knocks. In the eight-wicket victory against India in the fifth T20I, Pooran scored 47 runs and provided full support to Brandon King, who played an unbeaten knock of 85 runs. The 27-year-old star batter also walked away with the Player of the Series award.

Team India Creates 'Unwanted Records' With Shock T20I Series Defeat Against West Indies

Up against West Indies in tour that consisted of 2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is, the expectations from the subcontinent giants was that they would produce clean sweeps across formats. But, the reality was something else. The Test series resulted in a 1-0 win for India, with one drawn Test while the ODI assignment saw the team produce a 2-1 win. But, it was in the shortest format that the team was up for a shock. With Nicholas Pooran in prime form, West Indies stunned India 3-2, securing an unlikely series win that put the Indian team in the line of fire.

Watch: Did Nicholas Pooran Aim Sly Dig At Indian Team With Cryptic Post?

Brandon King's unbeaten knock of 85 off 55 balls shattered Team India's dream of clinching the five-match T20I series against West Indies on Sunday. After restricting the visitors to 165/9 in 20 overs, West Indies made a mockery of the target and chased it down in just 18 overs. King's 85-run knock also got huge support from Nicholas Pooran, who smashed 47 runs off 35 deliveries. West Indies claimed the five-match series 3-2 and Pooran walked away with the Player of the Series award.

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Indian Cricket Team Captain Hardik Pandya Said "Let Nicholas Pooran Hit Me". West Indies Star Responds

Indian Cricket Team Captain Hardik Pandya "Work In Progress", Batter Pandya 'Needs Runs': Ex-Star Raises Concerns

"Stunned To See...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Wife Dhanashree Verma Gives Big Statement After Attending India Cricket Match In USA

"Against Sanju, The Plan Was...": How West Indies Nullified Samson Threat

"Stunned To See...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Wife Dhanashree Verma Gives Big Statement After Attending India Cricket Match In USA

Nicholas Pooran, Hit By Arshdeep Singh's Delivery And West Indies Teammate's Shot, Shows Off Bruises

Team India Creates 'Unwanted Records' With Shock T20I Series Defeat Against West Indies

Watch: Did Nicholas Pooran Aim Sly Dig At Indian Team With Cryptic Post?