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Deepak Chahar Sustains Hamstring Pull In 3rd T20I vs West Indies, Doubtful For Sri Lanka Series

India seamer Deepak Chahar pulled his right hamstring during the third T20I against West Indies and was rendered doubtful for the Sri Lanka series, starting Thursday. Chahar, who was in fine rhythm and got two early wickets, was seen hobbling up in his run-up in the last delivery of his second over and limping off the field. The extent of damage is being ascertained. In case it's a tear, Chahar could also be a doubtful starter for the IPL where Chennai Super Kings forked out a massive Rs 14 crore at the auction to retain his services.

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.

Watch: Avesh Khan Receives Cap From Bhuvneshwar Kumar Ahead Of Team India Debut

Pacer Avesh Khan was handed his international debut on Sunday as he was included in the Indian team to face West Indies in the 3rd T20I in Kolkata. Avesh received his maiden cap from experienced India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of the match on Sunday. Avesh is one of the four changes in the India playing XI alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal made way apart from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. The BCCI shared a video of Avesh receiving his maiden cap from Bhuvneshwar on its social media handles.

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.

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Score: India Look To Test Bench Strength, Eye Clean Sweep

IND vs WI 3rd T20I, Live Score:After clean sweeping the visitors in the ODI series earlier this month, India will look to whitewash the West Indies when the two teams face off in the third and final T20I at the Eden Gardens. India won the first T20I by a comfortable margin before the West Indies made them run for their money in the second match.

Wasim Akram Inducted Into PCB Hall Of Fame, Vivian Richards Presents Him Commemorative Cap And Plaque

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram on Sunday was formally inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Hall of Fame. West Indies great Sir Vivian Richards inducted Wasim Akram into the exclusive list by presenting him with a commemorative plaque and cap ahead of the start of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between the Karachi Kings and the Quetta Gladiators. Akram, who made his international debut in 1984, took a total of 916 wickets and scored 6,615 runs in an international career.

Sunil Gavaskar "Surprised" At Virat Kohli Being Rested For 3rd T20I vs West Indies

Former India captain Virat Kohli has been rested for India's third and final T20I against the West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday and has also been given a break for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. Kohli, who has been going through a rough patch of form, had scored a key knock of 52 runs in the 2nd T20I against West Indies on Friday, helping India to an eight-run win over the visitors in Kolkata. According to cricket great Sunil Gavaskar, Kohli should have played one more match having just regained his form with the bat.

India Predicted XI For 3rd T20I vs West Indies: Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad Likely To Feature

With the series already in the bag, Team India could make numerous changes to their playing XI when they face West Indies in the third and final T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Former skipper Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will take no part in the final match, and will also miss the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting from February 24. The likes of Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad, in-particular, could get a run in the team for the final T20I.

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Deepak Chahar Sustains Hamstring Pull In 3rd T20I vs West Indies, Doubtful For Sri Lanka Series

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Incredible 6 During 65-Run Knock vs West Indies In 3rd T20I

Watch: Avesh Khan Receives Cap From Bhuvneshwar Kumar Ahead Of Team India Debut

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Score: Avesh Khan Makes Debut As West Indies Opt To Bowl

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Score: India Look To Test Bench Strength, Eye Clean Sweep

Wasim Akram Inducted Into PCB Hall Of Fame, Vivian Richards Presents Him Commemorative Cap And Plaque

Sunil Gavaskar "Surprised" At Virat Kohli Being Rested For 3rd T20I vs West Indies

India Predicted XI For 3rd T20I vs West Indies: Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad Likely To Feature