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Watch: 4/6 in Just 3 Overs! Kuldeep Yadav Is Devastation Personified In Successful Comeback vs West Indies

Kuldeep Yadav last played for the Indian cricket team against Australia in an ODI in March. After four months when he put on the India jersey again, there were no signs of any rust. In fact, he was devastating, to say the least. In just three overs, he took four wickets as West Indies folded at 114 in 23 overs. His four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja's three-wicket haul formed the bedrock of India's convincing win against West Indies in the first match of the three-ODI series. Kuldeep's victims included West Indies captain Shai Hope, who was also the top-scorer with an innings of 43, Dominic Drakes, Yannic Cariah and Jayden Seales.

First Time In 49 Years! Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav Achieve Rare Feat In ODI Cricket

India stars Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav became the first pair of Indian left-arm spinners to take seven wickets or more in an ODI encounter. The duo achieved the feat during India's five-wicket win over West Indies in Barbados on Thursday. Kuldeep was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 4/6 in just three overs while Jadeja took three wickets for 37 runs. "I thought it will be a seaming paradise, we are happy we got 7 wickets from our side. It was spinning a bit, and there was bounce as well. It's always good to have competition, we just try to work together," Kuldeep said after the match.

Watch: Hardik Pandya's Bizarre Run-Out Dismissal Against West Indies Sparks Debate On Social Media

Hardik Pandya's dismissal during the first ODI encounter between India and West Indies in Barbados has resulted in a massive debate on social media. Ishan Kishan slammed the ball straight towards the bowler Yannic Cariah but he was not able to complete the catch. However, the ball bounced out of his hands and crashed directly into the stumps with Pandya out of his crease on the non-striker's end. While the replays clearly showed that Pandya's bat was in the air when the bails were dislodged, fans on social media believed that he should have been given not out according to the new rules. The users pointed out that the bat was grounded and it bounced when he tried to return to the crease. No such observation was made by the third umpire who gave the decision in West Indies' favour.

Suryakumar Yadav's Batting Position Baffles Ex-India Star, Suggests This Change

Team took on West Indies in a 3-match eries, starting from Thursday in Bridgetown. The Rohit Sharma-led side came to this clash after clinching the two-match Test series 1-0, after the second match ended in a draw due to rain. The three ODIs are expected to be a great opportunity for Team India to test new combinations and prepare for the most-awaited ODI World Cup, which will be held in October this year. All eyes will be on star batter Suryakumar Yadav as he will now look to leave a mark in the 50-over format.

Why Rohit Sharma Came Out To Bat At No. 7? Skipper Explains Selfless Reason

The Indian cricket team chased down the target of 115 runs in just 22.5 overs, completing a resounding victory over West Indies in the first ODI on Thursday. Although not the smoothest of victories, the match allowed skipper Rohit Sharma to shuffle his batting order to a large extent, so much so that Virat Kohli didn't even get to bat even though India lost 5 wickets in the chase. At the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit explained the reason behind such a change in the batting order.

Harry Brook Falls Short Of Ton As Australia Take Charge Of Fifth Ashes Test

England's Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on Thursday. Brook's 85 was the centrepiece of England's 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five catches. But Australia, after captain Pat Cummins won his first toss of the series and sent England into bat in overcast, bowler-friendly, conditions, then lost just one wicket under the floodlights to be 61-1 at the close -- a deficit of 222. Usman Khawaja was 26 not out and Marnus Labuschagne, fresh from his hundred in last week's rain-marred drawn third Test at Old Trafford, unbeaten on two.

Noman Ali Bags 7 As Pakistan Crush Sri Lanka To Sweep Test Series 2-0

Noman Ali took seven wickets to lead Pakistan's rout of Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to clinch the second Test inside four days and sweep the series 2-0 on Thursday. The left-arm spinner took the first seven and fast bowler Naseem Shah took the final three to bowl out Sri Lanka for 188 in the evening session in Colombo.

Harry Brook gives England hope as hosts bowled out for 283 in fifth Test

England and Australia produced another culture clash on the opening day of the final Ashes Test, with Harry Brook keeping the hosts afloat at the Kia Oval.

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Watch: 4/6 in Just 3 Overs! Kuldeep Yadav Is Devastation Personified In Successful Comeback vs West Indies

First Time In 49 Years! Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav Achieve Rare Feat In ODI Cricket

Watch: Hardik Pandya's Bizarre Run-Out Dismissal Against West Indies Sparks Debate On Social Media

Suryakumar Yadav's Batting Position Baffles Ex-India Star, Suggests This Change

Why Rohit Sharma Came Out To Bat At No. 7? Skipper Explains Selfless Reason

Harry Brook Falls Short Of Ton As Australia Take Charge Of Fifth Ashes Test

Noman Ali Bags 7 As Pakistan Crush Sri Lanka To Sweep Test Series 2-0

Harry Brook gives England hope as hosts bowled out for 283 in fifth Test