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"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Shouldn't Have Gone": Ex-India Star's Sharp Take On Experiments vs WI

Former Indian batter Mohammed Kaif opined that the India's ongoing tour of West Indies was taken lightly, as it witnessed a lot of experimentation and chances given to youngsters, especially in the ODI leg of the tour and judgements about the team should be made from the Asia Cup, where they should field their best playing XI. India won the ODI series against West Indies by 2-1. A lot of experiments within the squad was done. Seniors like Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma were rested and youngsters/non-regulars like Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat etc., were given chances to play.

The 'Virat Kohli Factor' Behind Hardik Pandya's Unbeaten 70 In 3rd ODI

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya said stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli needed to be rested for the second and third ODIs against West Indies to help India give opportunities to youngsters ahead of the World Cup. Skipper Rohit and former captain Kohli were rested once again in the final ODI of the series, which India won 2-1 after a whopping 200-run victory here on Tuesday under Hardik's leadership. "Virat and Rohit are very integral part of the team. And, you know, obviously, this was very important for someone like Rutu (Ruturaj Gaikwad) to get a game or Axar (Patel) to get a game because they've been playing cricket for so many years, they know how exactly all these situations have been.

"If Jasprit Bumrah Doesn't Play We Will Lose": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For World Cup

All eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 series in Ireland later this month when he will lead the side. It will his comeback series after being out of action for almost a year following his back surgery. Kaif reckons India will struggle without Bumrah in knock out games of in 2023 World Cup, like they did in the T20 World Cup in Australia last year. He also doesn't agree with a view India have the depth to field two or three teams, at least not in the bowling department.

"Pick Their Brains...": World Cup Winning Captain Advices Rohit Sharma's India To Seek Help From 2011 Champions

A lot would be riding on the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team when it gets down to action at the 2023 ODI World Cup. The last tie India hosted the ODI World Cup, MS Dhoni led the 'Men in Blue' to the world title. However, going into the World Cup, the Indian cricket team is far from settled as it continues to experiment. England's 2019 ODI World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has said that despite the home advantage that India will do well if they take advice from the 2011 Champion team.

"MS Dhoni-kind Of Innings": India Batter's Ultimate Praise For Hardik Pandya

All-rounder Hardik Pandya took the responsibility of leading Team India in the series decider ODI match against West Indies on Tuesday as skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli were rested. Despite the debacle in the second ODI, the visitors took the risk and it literally paid-off as India registered a thumping victory by 200 runs. Openers Shubman Gill (85) and Ishan Kishan (77) stitched a brilliant partnership of 143 runs, along with Hardik scoring 70* to take India to 351/5 in 50 overs. Later, the hosts were bundled out for 151.

"People Finding Points To Blame Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma": Ravichandran Ashwin Takes Swipe Critics

Fuming over certain Indian fans and experts' 'over-reaction' to the management's decision of benching Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI series against West Indies, Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't held back. The veteran off-spinner, disappointed with the public sentiment over the absence of Rohit and Kohli in the ODI series, Ashwin jumped to the defence of coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit. The marquee spinner feels some people are just trying to find reasons to blame the captain-coach duo without understanding the extent of injuries the squad has at the moment.

Watch: Virat Kohli's "Kala Chashma" Moment From 3rd ODI Sets Internet On Fire

After facing a defeat in the second ODI, Team India bounced back in style and registered a dominating victory in the third match to clinch the series 2-1. The visitors once again experimented with their line-up and benched skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, handing over the captaincy to Hardik Pandya. But this time, the young lads made the seniors proud as they posted a whopping total of 351/5 in 50 overs and later bundled out West Indies for 151 and registered a 200-run win.

Watch: Drama In India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Over Change in 'Umpire's Call' After DRS

India capped the ODI series against West Indies in brilliant fashion as they beat the hosts by 200 runs in Trinidad to pocket the series 2-1 on Tuesday. Playing without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India ticked almost all its 'experimentation' boxes in the contest. There was one moment in the game when there was massive confusion. India needed one wicket to win the match when umpire Michael Gough gave Jayden Seales out on the last ball of the 35th over, bowled by Kuldeep Yadav.

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"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Shouldn't Have Gone": Ex-India Star's Sharp Take On Experiments vs WI

The 'Virat Kohli Factor' Behind Hardik Pandya's Unbeaten 70 In 3rd ODI

"If Jasprit Bumrah Doesn't Play We Will Lose": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For World Cup

"Pick Their Brains...": World Cup Winning Captain Advices Rohit Sharma's India To Seek Help From 2011 Champions

"MS Dhoni-kind Of Innings": India Batter's Ultimate Praise For Hardik Pandya

"People Finding Points To Blame Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma": Ravichandran Ashwin Takes Swipe Critics

Watch: Virat Kohli's "Kala Chashma" Moment From 3rd ODI Sets Internet On Fire

Watch: Drama In India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Over Change in 'Umpire's Call' After DRS