Inspired Yadav leads India to series sweep of Windies
:India beat West Indies by 17 runs in the third and final Twenty20 international thanks to a brilliant innings by Suryakumar Yadav at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Sunday to win the series 3-0.
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"Got Everything We Wanted From West Indies Series, Good Sign Moving Forward As Group": Rohit Sharma
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said that his side managed to achieve everything they wanted in the series against West Indies. Suryakumar Yadav's 65-run knock was backed up by a spirited bowling performance as India defeated West Indies by runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Harshal Patel returned with three wickets while Venkatesh Iyer also got two wickets. "The team that used to chase, there are not many people from that squad. We wanted to bat first and chase as well in this series. Because our middle order is fairly new. Happy with the series. Pretty much got everything we wanted. We do understand we are very young as a team. We are still a good chasing side, but a lot of the players are missing. It was pleasing to see guys bailing the team out from situations," Rohit told host broadcaster Star Sports at the post-match presentation.
Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Incredible 6 During 65-Run Knock vs West Indies In 3rd T20I
India batter Suryakumar Yadav displayed his wide range of shots during his 65-run knock against the West Indies in the third T20I in Kolkata on Sunday. Suryakumar unleashed his brute power on way to an explosive half-century and was well supported by Venkatesh Iyer as India posted a challenging 184 for five. Suryakumar smashed seven sixes and one boundary in an exceptional display of clean-hitting before getting out for a 31-ball 65 in the final delivery. India smashed 86 runs in the final five overs. Among his big hits was a six that saw him hit a six over fine leg with a slight flick of the wrists.
West Indies opt to bowl against India in third T20
West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard won the toss and elected to bowl against India as the tourists look for a consolation win in the third Twenty20 international on Sunday.
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Score: Avesh Khan Makes Debut As West Indies Opt To Bowl
IND vs WI 3rd T20I, Live Score:India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that pacer Avesh Khan will make his international debut in the third T20I against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens. West Indies have won the toss and elected to bowl as India make four changes to their playing XI from the pervious game. After clean sweeping the visitors in the ODI series earlier this month, India will look to whitewash the West Indies.
7 hour daily train journey as teenager, former Indian Air force man Saurabh Kumar ready for 'India Test'
Saurabh Kumar faced a common career dilemma pursue his passion or secure a safe future. Employed with Indian Air Force on sports quota, Saurabh was at the crossroads. He had a secure central government job with all the perks but his heart pushed him to play professional cricket and earn that coveted India jersey.
Rohit's elevation to India Test captaincy praised by pundits, players
Indian pundits and players on Sunday hailed Rohit Sharma as the new all-format skipper after he replaced Virat Kohli in one of world cricket's biggest jobs.
Rohit Sharma crowned all-format captain
Rohit Sharma in place of Virat Kohli as India’s captain across all three formats is complete. As expected, India’s chief selector Chetan Sharma on Saturday named Rohit as India’s new Test captain — weeks after Kohli resigned following the series defeat in South Africa — while announcing the squads for the three T20Is against Sri Lanka and the two-Test series, against the same team, at home next month. The star opener was given the white-ball captaincy just a couple of months back. Sharma said that he considered Rohit Sharma the “No. 1 cricketer” in the country, making it clear that the batsman will lead the team when fit.