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"Middle Order Crumbled Without Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma": Ex-India Star's Warning For Youngsters Ahead Of World Cup

The recently-concluded India vs West Indies three-match ODI series was a good test for the former team that continues to prepare for the ODI World Cup 2023. After the series opener, India rested veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the next two games. The very first game without the two star players saw Indian batting unit failing miserably. The side posted was bundled out for 181 runs batting first before West Indies chased it down in 36.4 overs with six wickets in hand.

On ODI World Cup, Ex-Pakistan's Star's Stern Warning To Team India

Indian batters are known for their ability to tackle spinners, something which has been missing of late, according to former Pakistan captain Salman Butt. Following India's defeat to West Indies in the first T20I, Butt urged the team management to address the issue. The visitors won the ODI series 2-1 last week, but lost the T20I opener in the absence of senior pros like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Butt feels that the current crop of players have not been able to cement their supremacy, when it comes to tackling spinners.

India vs West Indies: Stats Reveal Worrying Factor For Hardik Pandya And Co Ahead Of 2nd T20I

Nicholas Pooran looked in top form as he slammed 41 off just 34 deliveries in the first T20I encounter between India and West Indies in Tarouba. He came into the match on the back of a successful Major Cricket League (MLC) campaign and he looked quite comfortable against the Indian bowling attack. The action now shifts to Providence Stadium in Guyana - a ground where Pooran has been quite successful in the past couple of games. In the last ODI he played at this venue, Pooran scored 73 against Bangladesh in 2022. During the same tour, West Indies face Bangladesh in a T20I match in Guyana and Pooran was once again the star as he scored 74 off 39 balls with five four and five sixes. India trail 0-1 in the five-match series and if the trend continues, Pooran can prove to be a major problem for the visitors.

Ishan Kishan Out? Ex-India Star Wants This Batter As Replacement In 2nd T20I

As Team India look to level the five-match T20I series against West Indies, former batter Wasim Jaffer wants visitors to include Yashasvi Jaiswal in the XI for the second ODI at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Jaffer also raised concerns over Ishan Kishan's form in the shortest format, pointing out that the wicketkeeper-batter hasn't scored a 50 in his last 15 innings. While highlighting Jaiswal's recent form, Jaffer wants the management to replace him with Kishan in the playing XI.

India Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal, Umran Malik Make The Cut?

Team India's batting will be under the scanner once again as the visitors look to return to winning ways against West Indies and level the T20I series. West Indies lead the five-match series 1-0, after having won the series-opener by 4 runs on Thursday. Chasing a modest target of 150, India suffered a batting collapse and were restricted to 145/9 in 20 overs. Debutant Tilak Varma impressed with a 22-ball 39. Debutant pacer Mukesh Kumar had a tough outing with the ball as he failed to pick a wicket and conceded 24 runs in the three overs. Hoping to level the series, India could make a few changes to their XI.

"MS Dhoni Was Eldest, Then Came Virat Kohli...": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Equation' With Hardik Pandya

India's top wicket-taker in T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahal, has had an interesting journey in white-ball cricket over the last couple of years. Despite being a regular member of the team, he couldn't find a spot in the T20 World Cup 2022 squad. With the ODI World Cup now only two months away, Chahal didn't feature in a single 50-over contest against West Indies, but was a part of the squad. As the mystery over his place in the playing XI continues, Chahal has refused to see his situation in a negative light.

"I Am Not Sitting At Home...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Brilliant Take On 'Frequent Snubs'

One of India's finest spinners in white-ball cricket, Yuzvedra Chahal, hasn't found breaking into the Indian playing XI easy of late. Though Chahal has been a part of most of India's white-ball assignments, more often than not, only one of him and Kuldeep Yadav has managed to break into the team. While there's been plenty of chatter over Chahal's non-selection in certain matches, the wrist-spinner isn't bothered by his lack of game-time at all. When asked about the frequent snubs, Chahal gave reporters a firm response, suggesting cricket is a team game, unlike chess.

"No Seniors Like Rohit, Virat...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On Team's 1st T20I Defeat

Veteran cricketer Abhinav Mukund has backed the Hardik Pandya-led Team India to bounce back in the second T20I against West Indies on Monday. India trail West Indies 0-1 in the five-match series, following their defeat in the series opener on Thursday. India captain Hardik has been under criticism for his tactics during the match, which India lost by four wickets. However, Mukund has thrown his weight behind Hardik as he is leading a young team with a lot of fresh faces.

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"Middle Order Crumbled Without Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma": Ex-India Star's Warning For Youngsters Ahead Of World Cup

On ODI World Cup, Ex-Pakistan's Star's Stern Warning To Team India

India vs West Indies: Stats Reveal Worrying Factor For Hardik Pandya And Co Ahead Of 2nd T20I

Ishan Kishan Out? Ex-India Star Wants This Batter As Replacement In 2nd T20I

India Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal, Umran Malik Make The Cut?

"MS Dhoni Was Eldest, Then Came Virat Kohli...": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Equation' With Hardik Pandya

"I Am Not Sitting At Home...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Brilliant Take On 'Frequent Snubs'

"No Seniors Like Rohit, Virat...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On Team's 1st T20I Defeat