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Watch: Virat Kohli's Strange Dance After Facing Hardik Pandya's Bowling At The Nets Goes Viral

After winning against West Indies in the Test series, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will eye a good result in the three-ODI series that begins in Barbados on Thursday. The ODI squad bears a distinct look with the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya coming in. With the World Cup in a few months' time, the ODI series against the West Indies is part of that preparatory process. Ahead of the first ODI, Kohli faced Pandya in the nets and gave a bizarre gesture while batting at the nets.

Rohit Sharma On Brink Of History, Set To Beat Sachin Tendulkar To Elite Milestone

The captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma, remains one of the most fearsome batters in world cricket. Having emerged as a true match-winner since his promotion as an opener, Rohit has won many matches for India en route to some big milestones. As the Indian team gears up for the West Indies ODI assignment, Rohit will have his eyes set on a huge milestone that will see him surpass all-time cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Ricky Ponting.

No Ishan Kishan, No 'KulCha' Combo: Ex-India Star Opener Predicts India XI For 1st ODI Against West Indies

After winning the Test series against West Indies, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team gets down to action in the first of the three ODIs from Thursday. The ODI squad bears a distinct look with the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya coming in. With the World Cup in a few months' time, the ODI series against the West Indies is part of that preparatory process. Ahead of the first ODI, former India opener Wasim Jaffer gave his take on what the pplaying XI for India.

Virat Kohli Reminds West Indies Legend Of Javed Miandad Among Other Legends. This Is Why

As India took on West Indies in the second Test of the series, Virat Kohli entered history books, playing his 500th international game. On the second day, Kohli entered the record books as he scored his 76th international ton. He is the first player to score a ton in his 500th international match. This was Kohli's 29th international ton, as he equalled Don Bradman. Sharing his views on India's batting talisman, West Indies great Courtney Walsh lavished ultimate praise, saying in terms of Indian greats, Kohli is just behind Sachin Tendulkar in his list. Walsh also spoke about a few other greats of the game, while slotting Kohli in his top 5 overall.

Virat Kohli Enters 'Elite Top 5' In International Cricket, Leaves Behind South Africa Legend

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Friday surpassed South Africa's Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket history. Kohli achieved this upward movement in the batting charts during India's second Test against West Indies at Port of Spain. On the first day of the match, which is also his 500th international game, Virat ended unbeaten on 87 in 161 balls. His knocks included eight boundaries. The second day of the match could see Virat smashing his 76th international century and delivering the 'Kohli Special' fans have been waiting for.

Virat Kohli 500 Not Out: India Great Enters Elite List That Has Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ricky Ponting Among Others

Virat Kohli reached yet another milestone in international cricket during India's second Test of the two-match series against West Indies in Trinidad. The match is Kohli's 500th match in the international stage and he joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Mahela Jayawardena, Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya, Ricky Ponting, MS Dhoni, Shahid Afridi, Ms Dhoni, Rahul Dravid - all of whom have played over 500 games in the international stage.

'Pat Cummins More Of Old Fashioned Captain': Ricky Ponting Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

The legendary Ricky Ponting feels Australian skipper Pat Cummins is more of an old fashioned Test captain, who lets "plans unravel" while his English counter part Ben Stokes tries to make something happen every ball. The decisions of the two relatively new captains in the ongoing Ashes series have given rise to intense debates. While Stokes' call to declare early in the first innings in the opening Test was dissected by media and pundits alike, Cummins' sparse use of rookie spinner Todd Murphy in the loss at Headingley also raised eyebrows.

"Selectors And Board Should Be Asking Questions": Sunil Gavaskar Unhappy Over India's WTC Final Strategy

India's wait for an ICC title got extended when they lost the World Test Championship Final against Australia by 209 runs in June. At The Oval in London, Australia were boosted by centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head while their bowlers were up to the task too. Barring a 89 from Ajinkya Rahane in the first innings and Mohammed Siraj's bowling, there was not much to write home about from the Indian side. Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar was the BCCI and the team selectors to ask questions on the performance.

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Watch: Virat Kohli's Strange Dance After Facing Hardik Pandya's Bowling At The Nets Goes Viral

Rohit Sharma On Brink Of History, Set To Beat Sachin Tendulkar To Elite Milestone

No Ishan Kishan, No 'KulCha' Combo: Ex-India Star Opener Predicts India XI For 1st ODI Against West Indies

Virat Kohli Reminds West Indies Legend Of Javed Miandad Among Other Legends. This Is Why

Virat Kohli Enters 'Elite Top 5' In International Cricket, Leaves Behind South Africa Legend

Virat Kohli 500 Not Out: India Great Enters Elite List That Has Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ricky Ponting Among Others

'Pat Cummins More Of Old Fashioned Captain': Ricky Ponting Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

"Selectors And Board Should Be Asking Questions": Sunil Gavaskar Unhappy Over India's WTC Final Strategy