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"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.

"We Don't Ask For Luxury But...": Hardik Pandya Slams West Indies Board

India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya wasn't a happy man despite the team winning the ODI series 2-1. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Hardik didn't flinch as he criticised the West Indies board for failing to manage even the 'basic necessities' of Indian cricketers. Hardik said that while the team doesn't want luxuries, he is hopeful of the 'basics' to be taken care of when they tour the Caribbean side the next time.

"Not So Happy With...": Ishan Kishan's Eye-Catching Remarks After 3rd ODI

Indian opener Ishan Kishan was disappointed that he did not capitalise on his half-century and was dismissed after scoring 77 in the third ODI match against West Indies. With Mukesh Kumar's early breakthrough followed by Shardul Thakur's clobber bowling, India registered a 2-1 series win against West Indies after winning the third ODI match by massive 200-runs at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Wednesday. The outstanding opening partnership of 143 runs between Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill guided India to set a massive target of 351/5 against WI.

"...For Last 8-9 Years": Sanju Samson Sums Up His Team India Career

One of the most famous Indian cricketers, Sanju Smason has had a tough time cementing his spot in the Indian team. The wicket-keeper batter has been in and out of the ODI and T20I sides, while playing in different positions, but never has he been able to become one of the go-to players. After scoring a half-century against West Indies in the third and final ODI of the 3-match series, Samson spoke about the 'challenges' he has had to face over the last 8-9 years, trying to become a more consistent player in the Indian team.

India's Asia Cup XI Decided? Ravindra Jadeja Drops Big Update On Team Combination

Team India faced a shocking a six-wicket defeat against in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series. The visitors experimented with their line-up and as a result, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were benched. Team India, which was led by Hardik Pandya in the game, got bundled out for 181 and the hosts then chased down the target in just 36.4 overs. The team management has been facing severe criticism as the three-match series is now levelled at 1-1. However, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja backed the team's decision and stated that it was done to check new combinations, ahead of the Asia Cup and World Cup.

All-Round India Trounce West Indies To Clinch ODI Series 2-1

A clinical India outclassed West Indies by a whopping 200 runs in the third ODI to win the series 2-1 but the lingering questions on the team combination ahead of the World Cup remained in the horizon despite four half-centuries and a top notch bowling effort on Tuesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and senior pro Virat Kohli once again opted out to give World Cup hopefuls a fair go but the dominant result isn't a good enough indication that all boxes have been ticked as the team looks far from settled.

Terrific Ishan Kishan Joins MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin In Elite Club After Fiery Half-century vs West Indies

Ishan Kishan gave a brilliant example of mixing channelled aggression with right intent to hit yet another half-century on the West Indies tour. He hit 77 off 64 balls with the help of three sixes and eight fours to take India on course for a big total in the must-win third ODI against West Indies on Tuesday. The half-century also saw the wicketkeeper-batter enter an elite club which has the likes of MS Dhoni, Dilip Vengsarkar, Mohammed Azharuddin among other. He is the latest Indian batter to score fifties in all three matches of the bilateral ODI series.

"Okay To Be Unique": Straight-faced Hardik Pandya Shuts Down Ex-West Indies Star's Tricky Captaincy Question

For the second match running, Hardik Pandya led the Indian team in the ODI series against West Indies on Tuesday. He stood in for Rohit Sharma in the second ODI, which the team lost. After comprehensively winning the first ODI against West Indies in Barbados, the Indian team were handed a defeat in the second match at the same venue as the hosts valiantly fought back. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and opted to field against India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium.

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

"We Don't Ask For Luxury But...": Hardik Pandya Slams West Indies Board

"Not So Happy With...": Ishan Kishan's Eye-Catching Remarks After 3rd ODI

"...For Last 8-9 Years": Sanju Samson Sums Up His Team India Career

India's Asia Cup XI Decided? Ravindra Jadeja Drops Big Update On Team Combination

All-Round India Trounce West Indies To Clinch ODI Series 2-1

Terrific Ishan Kishan Joins MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin In Elite Club After Fiery Half-century vs West Indies

"Okay To Be Unique": Straight-faced Hardik Pandya Shuts Down Ex-West Indies Star's Tricky Captaincy Question