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"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.

India Again Firm Favourites, T20 Series To Provide Ideal Platform To Youngsters

Less than 48 hours after their ODI series triumph, India will switch to T20 mode, again as overwhelming favourites against the West Indies in a five-match rubber starting in Tarouba from Thursday, which will provide an ideal platform to the youngsters to express themselves. In the preceding three-match 50-over rubber that had some context in the year of the ODI World Cup, India emerged victorious 2-1 after a shock defeat in the second match and the fancied visitors will have their tails up in the T20 series, too.

Team India Extends 'World Record' With 200-Run Win Over West Indies In 3rd ODI

The Indian cricket team continued its dominance against the West Indies to further increase their lead as the team with the most consecutive bilateral ODI series wins against the Caribbeans. India's mammoth 200-run victory marked their 13th consecutive ODI series win against the Windies. The last time India suffered an ODI series defeat at the hands of the Caribbean team which stretches back to 17 years. India lost the ODI series by 4-1 in 2006 against the West Indies team which was led by the legendary cricketer Brian Lara.

Team India Smash 18-Year-Old Record With Thumping Win Over West Indies In 3rd ODI

Team India claimed a 200-run victory over West Indies in the third and final ODI and clinched the three-match series with a 2-1 scoreline. The risk of benching skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, especially after the debacle in the second ODI, finally paid-off as all-rounder Hardik Pandya truly lived up to the expectations. With Ishan Kishan (77) and Shubman Gill (85) stitching a massive opening partnership, Hardik himself remained unbeaten at 70 to take India to a whopping total of 351/5 in 50 overs. Later, the hosts were bundled out for just 151.

"If Not Picked For World Cup...": Shardul Thakur's Honest Selection Admission

With his performance in West Indies, Shardul Thakur has made a strong case for his selection in India's World Cup squad, even as the seam-bowling all-rounder looks to keep "contributing" instead of focusing on sealing his place. Shardul turned out to be the most successful bowler in the ODI series against the West Indies, picking up eight wickets from three games with a best bowling figures of 4/37 in the decider here on Tuesday. The ODI World Cup will be held in India from October 5 to November 19, and the team management is looking to give opportunities to players to cement their places ahead of the showpiece.

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"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

India Again Firm Favourites, T20 Series To Provide Ideal Platform To Youngsters

Team India Extends 'World Record' With 200-Run Win Over West Indies In 3rd ODI

Team India Smash 18-Year-Old Record With Thumping Win Over West Indies In 3rd ODI

"If Not Picked For World Cup...": Shardul Thakur's Honest Selection Admission