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"Time Running Out": Sanju Samson Falters Again, Gets Stern Warning From Ex-India Star

It's been a curious case for Indian wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson, especially in T20Is. Whenever he is not in the team, chatter over his absence rattles the Indian cricketing spectrum. On occasions where he is selected, inconsistent performances leave his fate hanging in the balance again. After Samson failed to leave his mark in the 2nd T20I against West Indies too, former India cricketer Parthiv Patel feels time might be running out for the talented cricketer from Kerala.

Hardik Pandya Reminded Of "Unique" Comment After 'Captaincy Blunder' Cost India 2nd T20I

Team India has been facing severe criticism after the two-wicket defeat against West Indies in the second T20I on Sunday. The most amount of backlash was directed towards skipper Hardik Pandya, who was severely criticised for his poor decision-making. After being restricted to 152/7, the visitors bounced back with the ball as Hardik and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took three and two wickets respectively. However, it was Nicholas Pooran's 67-run knock that guided West Indies to victory in just 18.5 overs.

"Very Very Ordinary": India Great Rips Into Team, Aims Subtle Dig At Hardik Pandya After 2nd T20I

India skipper Hardik Pandya has been hailed by many for his leadership qualities but the first two T20Is between India and West Indies haven't done his reputation much favour. With the Indian team trailing the 5-match series 0-2, Hardik's captaincy decisions in the 2nd T20I, particularly involving Yuzvendra Chahal, have been subjected to heavy criticism. Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, a staunch critic of the team, took a subtle dig at the skipper, questioning his reluctance to use Chahal in the death overs on Sunday.

Watch: Ishan Kishan Tries To Outsmart West Indies Batter, Ends Up Waiting Too Long

Ishan Kishan tried to outsmart Rovman Powell from behind the stumps but ended up waiting a bit too long before taking the bails off during the second T20I match between India and West Indies in Guyana on Sunday. During the 7th over of the match, Ravi Bishnoi bowled a delivery wide off leg stump but Kishan was able to collect it properly. However, he held his position and waited for Powell to lift his leg so that he can try the stumping. However, when he ended up dislodging the bails, it was a bit too late as the batter was already back in his crease and his plan did not materialise in the way that he would have wanted.

"If I Am Being Honest...": Hardik Pandya Blasts Indian Team's Performance In 2nd T20I

Not pleased with his team's display with the willow, India skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday said batters have to take more responsibility going forward. India put up another underwhelming batting display as they could manage only 152/7 in the second T20I against the West Indies, which the hosts won by two wickets. The total was only a touch better than the 145/9 they managed in the first game.

"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.

"Can't Say It Was Turning Point": Arshdeep Singh On 'Game-Changing Moment' In 1st T20I

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh brushed aside concerns around India's long tail after their shock loss in the first T20 International against the West Indies, saying such things are only discussed after a defeat. The list of specialist batters ended with Sanju Samson at number six in the first game of the five-match series, which India lost by four runs. "Not really," said Arshdeep when asked about the concerns around the batting order that has Axar Patel, a left-arm spinner who has vastly improved with bat in recent times, at number seven.

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"Time Running Out": Sanju Samson Falters Again, Gets Stern Warning From Ex-India Star

Hardik Pandya Reminded Of "Unique" Comment After 'Captaincy Blunder' Cost India 2nd T20I

"Very Very Ordinary": India Great Rips Into Team, Aims Subtle Dig At Hardik Pandya After 2nd T20I

Watch: Ishan Kishan Tries To Outsmart West Indies Batter, Ends Up Waiting Too Long

"If I Am Being Honest...": Hardik Pandya Blasts Indian Team's Performance In 2nd T20I

"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'

"Can't Say It Was Turning Point": Arshdeep Singh On 'Game-Changing Moment' In 1st T20I