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Ex-CSK Star Takes Sly Dig At India Management For Ignoring Sanju Samson

As expected, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson did not find a place in the XI for the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday. Instead of him, Ishan Kishan was asked to keep the wickets in the absence of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. However, Kishan did repay the trust shown by the management, scoring a brilliant half-century after opening the batting for India during the modest chase of 115. Kishan scored 52 off 46 balls as India chased down the total inside 23 overs.

Virat Kohli Equals New Zealand Great In Elite List, Eyes Ex-India Skipper's Huge Feat

Virat Kohli did not bat in India's five-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI match in Barbados but that did not stop him from adding another major accolade to his already illustrious career. Kohli pulled off a stunning catch at second slip off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja to dismiss Romario Shepherd and it was his 142nd catch in ODI cricket. He is currently tied in the fourth spot with New Zealand's Ross Taylor when it comes to cricketers with most ODI catches. Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene tops the list with 218 while Australia's Ricky Ponting is second with 160. Kohli will be looking to become the highest-placed Indian cricketer in the list by surpassing Mohammed Azharuddin who is third with 156 catches.

West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Visitors Aim To Clinch Series With Better Batting Effort

The Indian team will be expected to return to its set batting order as it aims to put up a much-improved show with the willow and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI in Barbados on Saturday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid did face a minor hiccup while trying out the middle-order batters upfront on a track that became a raging turner during the second session but a meager target of 115 meant that things were smooth for the better part.

"Advantage Going Into World Cup": Kuldeep Yadav's Performances Impresses Indian Star

India recorded a five-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening ODI at Bridgetown on Thursday with the spinners leading the charge. Both the left-arm spinners – Kuldeep Yadav (4/6 and the man-of-the-match) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/37) – put up impressive performances to ensure that India were left chasing only 115 for victory. The visitors surpassed this target in 22.5 overs with opener Ishan Kishan scoring 52 off 46 balls laced with seven boundaries and a six.

"Normal For Me To Not Get Picked Due To...": Kuldeep Yadav's Big Confession

Getting dropped due to conditions that require a specific playing combination has been a "normal" thing for Kuldeep Yadav and the left-arm wrist spinner believes that it is better to make every opportunity count than fret on chances that he lost over the years. The Kanpur man snapped 4 for 6 in just three overs to lead India to a five-wicket win in the first ODI against the West Indies on Thursday.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Teases Kuldeep Yadav For His Hairstyle, Gets Epic Response

The Indian cricket team created a new spin-bowling pair in the form of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, with the duo picking up 7 wickets between them in the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday. Their performance earned India a 5-wicket win after the hosts were bowled out for just 114. As Kuldeep and Jadeja sat down for a chat after the match, the latter poked fun at the former for his hairstyle. But Kuldeep, in return, gave a terrific response to Jadeja.

"Main Har Baar Pakadta Hun...": Ravindra Jadeja's Witty Take On Virat Kohli's Stunning Catch

Ravindra Jadeja was all praise for Virat Kohli after the former India captain took a stunning one-handed catch off his bowling in the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday. After conceding 20 runs in his first two overs, Jadeja made a strong comeback to dismiss Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd in quick succession. Jadeja cleaned up Hetmyer before Kohli's stunner saw him get his second wicket of the match. Kohli showed excellent reflexes as he dived towards his right to pluck the ball at second slip.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's Acrobatic Aerial Effort Gifts Mukesh Kumar His First ODI Scalp vs West Indies

The first wicket of a nascent international career is always a special one. Mukesh Kumar who recently made his Test debut, played his first ODI match for India against West Indies on Thursday. He got his maiden wicket too in the match in the eighth over, with Ravindra Jadeja playing a big role. On the fifth ball of the eighth over, Alick Athanaze went for a cut shit against a short and widish delivery from Mukesh. The ball flew over Jadeja, but his well-timed jump well and and iron grasp ensured that it was a catch.

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Ex-CSK Star Takes Sly Dig At India Management For Ignoring Sanju Samson

Virat Kohli Equals New Zealand Great In Elite List, Eyes Ex-India Skipper's Huge Feat

West Indies vs India, 2nd ODI: Visitors Aim To Clinch Series With Better Batting Effort

"Advantage Going Into World Cup": Kuldeep Yadav's Performances Impresses Indian Star

"Normal For Me To Not Get Picked Due To...": Kuldeep Yadav's Big Confession

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Teases Kuldeep Yadav For His Hairstyle, Gets Epic Response

"Main Har Baar Pakadta Hun...": Ravindra Jadeja's Witty Take On Virat Kohli's Stunning Catch

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's Acrobatic Aerial Effort Gifts Mukesh Kumar His First ODI Scalp vs West Indies