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India vs West Indies: Dominant India chase series win in 2nd T20I

West Indies at the Eden Gardens on Friday with a match to go. The Men in Blue have had a rather smooth run against the opposition so far, starting from Ahmedabad where they clinched the ODI series 3-0 last week. The West Indian players, much in demand in the T20 franchise tournaments across the world, have left a lot to be wanted. However, even if the Indian team management might not be too worried about the result, the way the batting unit performed on Wednesday night could see coach Rahul Dravid having a word with the boys.

India vs West Indies: India see 'something different' in Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi responded to the call after being preferred over the experienced Kuldeep Yadav and ended up becoming the eighth Indian player to win the ‘Man of the Match’ award on T20I debut. Under lights at the Eden Gardens, Bishnoi began sloppily. After failing to complete a catch on the boundary line, he struggled to get his line right, bowling wide outside off and also straying down the leg. “I was a bit nervous and excited,” the Jodhpur boy made an honest confession after his spell.

Happy that I let my son play cricket: Ravi Bishnoi's father

Ravi Bishnoi's career graph has seen a steady rise. On Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, he started another chapter of his rising career with a dream debut for India during the first T20I of the three-match series against the West Indies. The 21-year-old leg-spinner recorded remarkable figures of 4-0-17-2 that also earned him the Man of the Match award. His twin strike in the 11th over where he removed Roston Chase and Rovman Powell, dented the tourists' prospects of putting up a big score and it was his googlies which did the trick. The moment Ravi received his India cap from Yuzvendra Chahal, exuberant celebrations broke out in Mangilal Bishnoi's house in Jodhpur, as friends and neighbours dropped by to congratulate him for his son's achievement. "Poora ghar bhar gaya tha (the entire house was full with guests). Together we all watched Ravi bowl. It was such a wonderful night and to see my son in an India jersey was a very proud moment," shared Mangilal, who is a government school teacher.

Captain Rohit Sharma's message: Team management clear with Shreyas Iyer that it wants all-round option

Shreyas Iyer might have been the third biggest buy at the IPL auction but to fit into India's T20 combination, he would need to showcase all-round skills as that's what the team is looking for in the middle-order slot, skipper Rohit Sharma has said. Wednesday was a mixed bag for Shreyas. Around evening, Kolkata Knight Riders unveiled the worst kept secret in the IPL universe by announcing their Rs 12.25 crore recruit as franchise captain for 2022. By 6:30 pm, however, it was clear that the former Delhi Capitals and new KKR captain isn't fitting into the specialist batter category in Team India for the T20 game against West Indies.

We were caught in two minds against Indian spinners: Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran, urging the batting unit to make "minor adjustments" to come good in the next two games of the three-match series. Opener Kyle Mayers gave West Indies a good start as they reached 44 for one in the first six overs but Indian spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and debutant Ravi Bishnoi grabbed three wickets between them to derail the visitors in the middle overs and restrict them to 157 for 7 at Eden Gardens. "We felt 10-15 runs short to be honest.

India vs West Indies: We Were Caught In Two Minds Against Indian Spinners, Says Nicholas Pooran

West Indies batters were caught in two minds while tackling Indian spinners during the opening T20I, said vice-captain Nicholas Pooran, urging the batting unit to make "minor adjustments" to come good in the next two games of the three-match series. Opener Kyle Mayers gave West Indies a good start as they reached 44 for one in the first six overs but Indian spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and debutant Ravi Bishnoi grabbed three wickets between them to derail the visitors in the middle overs and restrict them to 157 for 7 at Eden Gardens.

"If His Timing Is Right": Suryakumar Yadav Gives Insight Into Rohit Sharma's Powerplay Strategy

India batter Suryakumar Yadav said that Venkatesh Iyer's positivity was great to see and the positive energy rubbed onto him during the chase against West Indies in the first T20I. Ravi Bishnoi's two-wicket haul was backed up by quality knocks by Rohit Sharma (40) and Suryakumar Yadav (34*) as India defeated West Indies by six wickets in the first T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. In the end, Suryakumar (34*) and Venkatesh Iyer (24*) ensured that India register a six-wicket win with seven balls to spare.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction As Debutant Ravi Bishnoi Steps On Boundary Rope After Taking Nicholas Pooran's Catch

Young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi made everyone take a note with a match-winning performance on his debut. Bishnoi, who made his T20I debut on Wednesday, kept the West Indies batters guessing and returned with figures of 2 for 17, that also earned him the Payer of the Match award. The youngster, however, did not have the best of starts to his debut as he had a moment to forget in the outfield. During the 7th over of the West Indies innings, Chahal was introduced into the attack after the visitors had started off decently.

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India vs West Indies: Dominant India chase series win in 2nd T20I

India vs West Indies: India see 'something different' in Ravi Bishnoi

Happy that I let my son play cricket: Ravi Bishnoi's father

Captain Rohit Sharma's message: Team management clear with Shreyas Iyer that it wants all-round option

We were caught in two minds against Indian spinners: Nicholas Pooran

India vs West Indies: We Were Caught In Two Minds Against Indian Spinners, Says Nicholas Pooran

"If His Timing Is Right": Suryakumar Yadav Gives Insight Into Rohit Sharma's Powerplay Strategy

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction As Debutant Ravi Bishnoi Steps On Boundary Rope After Taking Nicholas Pooran's Catch