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Rahul Dravid "Was Getting Tensed": Shreyas Iyer On Dressing Room Mood During 2nd ODI vs West Indies

The second ODI between India and West Indies went down to the wire and it was Axar Patel who held his nerve as he struck a six on the fourth ball of the final over to help Shikhar Dhawan-led side chase down 312 runs to gain a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series. Shreyas Iyer also played a 63-run knock and after the game, he talked about the mood within the Indian dressing room and how head coach Rahul Dravid was "getting tensed".

Leicester Cricket Ground Named After Sunil Gavaskar, Legend Feels "Blessed". See Pic

Sunil Gavaskar is an all-time great in world cricket. The former Indian cricket team captain is often considered as one of the most skilled batters ever. He was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs and once held the record for most number (34) of centuries. During the 70s and 80s, when West Indies were ruling world cricket, Gavaskar impressed with his impressive technique against the Windies fast bowlers. He was also part of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup. Now, honouring the legendary cricketer, a ground in Leicester has been named after him.

"Emotions Were Running...": Mohammed Siraj After India's Thrilling Win In Second ODI vs West Indies

Left-handed batter Axar Patel was at his best in the second ODI against West Indies as he played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off just 35 balls to help India win the match by two wickets to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. In the final over, India needed 8 runs to win with Axar and Mohammed Siraj at the crease, and Kyle Mayers had the ball in his hand. On the fourth ball of the over, Axar hit a six, winning the match for India.

India vs West Indies: Axar Patel stakes claim for regular Team India berth

Playing one-dayers after almost five years, allrounder stakes claim for regular berth by powering India to series win against Windies"Signed, sealed and delivered by Axar Patel." Former West Indies fast bowler-turned commentator Ian Bishop couldn't have chosen better words, soon after Axar smashed a full toss from Kyle Mayers down the ground - when six was needed off three balls - to pull off a thrilling two-wicket win for India in the second ODI against West Indies at Port-of-Spain. The left-arm spinning allrounder's match-winning effort with the bat - 64 not out (35b, 4x4, 5x6) - which came on the top of an economical spell with the ball (1-40 in 9 overs in a high-scoring game) - helped India clinched the series 2-0. The third ODI at the same venue on Wednesday is now a dead rubber.

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Rahul Dravid "Was Getting Tensed": Shreyas Iyer On Dressing Room Mood During 2nd ODI vs West Indies

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