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India vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik Set Up Crushing 68-Run Win For India

Rohit Sharma's elegant half-century and Dinesh Karthik's blazing finish were backed up by a solid bowling performance as India made short work of West Indies with an easy 68-run victory in the first T20I on Friday. While Rohit set up the platform with a 44-ball-64, it was Karthik's calculated assault -- an unbeaten 41 off 19 balls -- that took India to 190 for six after being put into bat. The last three overs of the Indian innings yielded 45 runs, which became the turning point.

India vs West Indies: Sanju Samson replaces KL Rahul in T20I squad

BCCI said. "KL Rahul was earlier named in the squad and his participation in the T20I series was subject to fitness. The batter tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has been advised rest by the BCCI medical team," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement.

Sanju Samson Replaces KL Rahul In India's Squad For West Indies T20Is

The Indian selectors on Friday named wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson as a replacement fr KL Rahul for the five-match T20I series between India and West Indies, starting Friday. Rahul has not travelled with the team and will miss the entire series as he has been advised rest by the BCCI medical team after recovering from a bout of COVID-19.

Watch: KL Rahul's "Hustle" Video On Road To Comeback Ahead OF WI Tour Goes Viral

KL Rahul has had a torrid run of late. He was supposed to lead India in the T20I series at home against SOuth Africa in June, but was ruled out due to a groin injury. He then underwent a successful surgery for sports hernia in Germany and is now on the road to recovery. Rahul has over the years had recurrent lower abdominal related fitness issues, including groin strains and hamstring injuries. "It's been a tough couple of weeks but the surgery was successful. I'm healing and recovering well. My road to recovery has begun. Thank you for your messages and prayers. See you soon," Rahul had tweeted earlier.

Watch: Team India Arrives In Trinidad Ahead Of West Indies ODIs

Team India arrived in Trinidad on Wednesday ahead of their white-ball series against West Indies, which is scheduled to start from Friday. Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer, Avesh Khan, Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj were some of the players seen at the hotel along with the rest of the squad. "Trinidad - WE ARE HERE!" tweeted BCCI. India and West Indies will square off in three one-day internationals (ODIs) from July 22 to July 27. The five-match T20I series will start on July 29 and will conclude on August 7.

India vs West Indies: Team India arrives in Trinidad for white-ball series against West Indies

Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer, Avesh Khan, Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj were some of the players seen at the airport along with the rest of the squad. "Trinidad - WE ARE HERE! #TeamIndia | #WIvIND," tweeted BCCI.

Rohit Sharma Starts Net Practice After Recovering From COVID-19: Report

It was a huge relief for Indian fans as Rohit Sharma went on to hit the nets to practise after recovering from COVID-19. The Indian skipper was supposed to play the fifth and final rescheduled Test match at the Edgbaston cricket stadium in Birmingham starting July 1 but could not do so after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

India vs England: Rohit Sharma To Lead In ODIs And T20Is, Arshdeep Singh Gets Maiden ODI Call-up

The BCCI on Thursday announced Team India's squads for the white-ball series against England to be played after the rescheduled fifth Test. India and England will play three T20Is, followed by as many ODIs, from July 7 to 17. After being ruled out of the rescheduled fifth Test, skipper Rohit Sharma will make his return for the white-ball games, according to a BCCI release. Rohit Sharma had tested positive for COVID-19 during India's tour game against Leicestershire. Meanwhile, young pacer Arshdeep Singh also received his maiden ODI call-up. Arshdeep was part of India's squad for the two-match T20I series against Ireland, but failed to find a place in the playing XI in both games.

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India vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik Set Up Crushing 68-Run Win For India

India vs West Indies: Sanju Samson replaces KL Rahul in T20I squad

Sanju Samson Replaces KL Rahul In India's Squad For West Indies T20Is

Watch: KL Rahul's "Hustle" Video On Road To Comeback Ahead OF WI Tour Goes Viral

Watch: Team India Arrives In Trinidad Ahead Of West Indies ODIs

India vs West Indies: Team India arrives in Trinidad for white-ball series against West Indies

Rohit Sharma Starts Net Practice After Recovering From COVID-19: Report

India vs England: Rohit Sharma To Lead In ODIs And T20Is, Arshdeep Singh Gets Maiden ODI Call-up