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2nd ODI: Prasidh Krishna stars as India take unbeatable series lead against West Indies

Bowlers shine as India defend 237 to pocket one-day series 2-0Let's have more of things please. A 50-50 pitch with bounce and grass. A side losing the toss and struggling to score 237. The other trying to make the most of it to chase it down but falling short. The fielding captain using attacking and imaginative fields, manoeuvring his bowlers and protecting his part-timer. SCORECARD | AS IT HAPPENEDThe monotonous ODI game, so influenced by T20 cricket and tall scores, got a booster in the form of the second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. For the record, India won the contest by 44 runs, thanks to an inspired spell of 4/12 in nine overs from the tall Prasidh Krishna. To use an abused cliché, cricket was the real winner.

Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul helps India win West Indies ODI series

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna produced career-best figures of 4-12 from nine overs as India defeated the West Indies by 44 runs in a low-scoring encounter in the second OD in Ahmedabad to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series.

ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma retains 3rd spot but closes in on No. 2 Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma remained at third place but closed in on teammate Virat Kohli, who also held on to his second spot, in the latest ICC men's ODI batting rankings on Wednesday. Rohit gained some valuable points from his fifty in the first ODI of the three-match series against the West Indies and he now has 807 rating points as against 828 of Kohli. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam continued to hold on to the top spot, while his compatriot Fakhar Zaman and England batter Joe Root broke into the top 10.

India vs West Indies: Former India Cricketers Critical Of Rishabh Pant's "Poor Shot Selection" In 2nd ODI

The Indian team management decided to try out a new option at the opening slot as Rishabh Pant was sent out to bat along with captain Rohit Sharma in the 2nd ODI against West Indies. Rishabh's slam bang batting style would have been a reason for the management to try this combination but Rohit's early dismissal meant Rishabh had to play the waiting game. The southpaw struggled to get going initially as the West Indies pacers bowled a tight line outside the off stump.

ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli Holds Onto Second Spot, Rohit Sharma Third

Fakhar Zaman and Joe Root broke into the top 10 of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings while Rohit Sharma edged closer to Virat Kohli after his half-century in the first ODI against West Indies. Shai Hope lost out on valuable points and slipped out of the top 10 of the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings after the first ODI against India. Fakhar Zaman and Joe Root broke into the top 10 of the batting rankings as a result.

"Not Much Attention Is On Me When Batting With Kohli": Former RCB Opener

Since his Indian Premier League debut, Devdutt Padikkal has developed a lot as a cricketer. The exposure of playing with cricketers like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers helped him a great deal. Kohli, who was leader when Padikkal burst onto the scene, stepped down as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain after IPL 2021 but has been retained by the franchise ahead of IPL 2022. The duo has batted together on many occasions in the IPL. Although Padikkal hasn't been retained by the franchise, he is expected to be involved in a bidding war during the IPL 2022 mega auction this month. Speaking on RCB Podcast, the 21-year-old opened up about how it is to bat with Kohli and also lauded the former RCB skipper.

Virat Kohli Will Score Runs Whether He's Playing Under Rohit Sharma Or Anybody Else: Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar backed Virat Kohli to score runs for India irrespective of the captain he is playing under. There have been a lot of speculation about Kohli's body language and approach now that he is no longer the captain in any format but Gavaskar said he is a quality player and would be back amongst runs very soon. Kohli, who came out all guns blazing, hitting his first two balls for four in the first ODI against West Indies in Ahmedabad, was holed out in the deep in the same over when he failed to control a pull shot off Alzarri Joseph.

Was asked to quit cricket and drive auto after 2019 IPL: Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj says he was asked to "quit cricket and drive auto" with his father after a poor 2019 IPL season, making him think that his career in the league was over before MS Dhoni's counsel came to his rescue. Siraj's seven wickets in nine matches with an economy rate of nearly 10 reflected his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) disastrous outing that season as they lost six straight games at the start and finished at the bottom. His worst performance came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) when he was hit for five sixes and 36 runs in 2.2 overs, which included two beamers, forcing captain Virat Kohli to take him off bowling.

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2nd ODI: Prasidh Krishna stars as India take unbeatable series lead against West Indies

Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul helps India win West Indies ODI series

ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma retains 3rd spot but closes in on No. 2 Virat Kohli

India vs West Indies: Former India Cricketers Critical Of Rishabh Pant's "Poor Shot Selection" In 2nd ODI

ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli Holds Onto Second Spot, Rohit Sharma Third

"Not Much Attention Is On Me When Batting With Kohli": Former RCB Opener

Virat Kohli Will Score Runs Whether He's Playing Under Rohit Sharma Or Anybody Else: Sunil Gavaskar

Was asked to quit cricket and drive auto after 2019 IPL: Mohammed Siraj