The Indian team will begin their preparations for next year's World T20 at the first T20I of the three-match series against the West Indies
India's disappointment at the 2019 World Cup and subsequent allegations and debates about the selection of coaching staff and later indications of a rift between captain Virat Kohli and vice captain Rohit Sharma added to the drama of the team returning to field action when they faced the West Indies in the first of three T20 International at Lauderhill in Florida, USA, on Saturday. Not only various dramas, India will also be challenged by good West Indies T20I clothing. Also, this contest will be an acid test for Virat Kohli, whose captain is also a little tempting. As Kohli pointed out before leaving for the Caribbean tour, the main goal of the T20 and the next ODI series against the West Indies was to try out the periphery players in the minds of voters.
The Indian team will be happy to enjoy the winning formula when they start their next assignment after the 2019 bitter ICC World Cup with a month-long tour to the West Indies on Saturday. When the biggest cricket extravaganza came to a conclusion, Indian think tanks were expected to make changes by giving a break to senior campaigners after a tiring campaign. With the T20 ICC World Cup scheduled to take place next year, selectors led by chairman MSK Prasad in India are expected to prepare a potential World Cup blueprint for the upcoming tournament.
The first T20 series with the West Indies in front of a long road might be a platform to start from scratch. Even though Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya played small cameos, there is no denying that the strong line of beaters in India only depends on people like captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma at the World Cup.
The Men In Blue will begin their preparations for the four-year 2020 event with a series of three matches played against a team led by Carlos Baritwaite which starts Saturday in the United States. The former West Indies World Champion is expected to follow the same process as they saw - to replace retired Chris Gayle and find some more options in the middle.
With fresh faces that are expected to leave a lasting impression on Indian and West Indies voters, let's look at five players who tend to impress in the T20 series.
5 players to watch out for in the T20I between India and West Indies
Shreyas Iyer
After watching the top-flight collapse in the hands of New Zeland in the first semifinals of the 2019 World Cup, it was time for India to call on Shreyas Iyer, who had the skill-set to lead his team and win victory from the defeat jaw. Iyer was exceptional on the domestic circuit and the Windies tour was nothing but a platform for Mumbaikar to strengthen its position in the middle of the vulnerable. With the strange case of Ambati Rayudu already closed, Iyer now easily entered the No.4 position and also had the charisma to be the one to come down for Men In Blue in the future. Iyer's leadership for the capital city of Delhi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is also a testimony of what selectors can expect from him in the future.
Washington Sundar
The youngest recruitment of India to tour Windies, Washington Sundar is one of the interesting prospects in the shortest game format. Sundar, who was tried as a player in the Nidahas T20I trophy at the age of 18, could be the center of attention of all eyes in the Caribbean. Sundar is part of the Indian Tour in the West Indies and has been in the scheme of things in the shortest format for the national team. The 19-year-old player is India's fourth spinner along with Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya and debutant Rahul Chahar.
Ravindra Jadeja
Toured with Men In Blue on several occasions but Ravindra Jadeja failed to get a nod in the initial lineup in all formats. Although Jadeja can use her blistering knock on New Zealand as a stepping stone to break the code for India's initial lineup. Along with fearless beatings and the ability to frighten batsmen in shape, Jadeja isn't just an average all-rounder. The fast arm can also frustrate the chase and turntables to hit the first side with an impressive field display. In his last appearance for Men In Blue, Jadeja got the best from Ross Taylor with his direct hit to show his brilliance.
Nicholas Pooran
Taking a sublime century awareness against Sri Lanka at the World Cup, one can claim the fact that Nicholas Pooran is a superstar in the making. Batsman's goalkeeper Windies is only 23 years old and has the potential to dismantle a strong bowling side. Resume Pooran speaks a lot and its ability to play beats can quickly change the course of the game in a short time. The adventurous Batsman also finished as the top scorer for Windies in the 2019 World Cup. The first half century Pooran in the shortest format occurred against India where he remained unbeaten from 53 balls.
Carlos Brathwaite
Remember the New Zealand-West Indies clash in the World Cup group stage? The one-sided affair gave a thrilling conclusion by Carlos Brathwaite, who led India in a three-match series against India. Captain, game changer and maybe the Windies go-to-man in this series, his responsibility is to Brathwaite to entertain the audience. If we reverse the hours of the century Brathwaite against the Kiwis in 2016, the famous all-round Windies have surged their stock by destroying four consecutive sixes in the final to help Windies win their second World Twenty20 title.
The following is a complete schedule for a tour of India to the West Indies:
T20Is
August 3: India vs. West Indies 1 T20I in Lauderhill, Florida (8 things)
August 4: India vs. T20I West Indies 2 in Lauderhill, Florida (8 things)
August 6: India vs. West Indies 3 T20I in Guyana (8 p.m)
ODI
August 8: India vs. ODI 1 West Indies in Guyana (7 nights)
August 11: India 2nd ODI West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad (7 p.m)
August 14: Indian 3rd ODI West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad (7 p.m)
Test
August 22-26: First Test vs. West India 1 on North Sound, Antigua (7 nights)
August 30: September 3: Indian Test vs. 2 Western Indies in Kingston, Jamaica (8 p.m).
While India has announced a squad for all three formats, the Caribbean party has set its squad for the T20I and ODI series.
SQUADS
INDIA
Indian forces for the T20I: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (WK), Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini.
Indian troops for ODI: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kedar Jadhav, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini.
Indian troops for testing: Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, C Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (WK) Wriddhiman Saha (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav
WEST INDIES
West Indies T20I Forces: John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Keemo Paul, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Anthony Bramble, Andre Russell, Khary Pierre
ODI West Indies Squad: Jason Holder (c), John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Keemo Paul, Chris Gayle, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach
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India's disappointment at the 2019 World Cup and subsequent allegations and debates about the selection of coaching staff and later indications of a rift between captain Virat Kohli and vice captain Rohit Sharma added to the drama of the team returning to field action when they faced the West Indies in the first of three T20 International at Lauderhill in Florida, USA, on Saturday. Not only various dramas, India will also be challenged by good West Indies T20I clothing. Also, this contest will be an acid test for Virat Kohli, whose captain is also a little tempting. As Kohli pointed out before leaving for the Caribbean tour, the main goal of the T20 and the next ODI series against the West Indies was to try out the periphery players in the minds of voters.
The Indian team will be happy to enjoy the winning formula when they start their next assignment after the 2019 bitter ICC World Cup with a month-long tour to the West Indies on Saturday. When the biggest cricket extravaganza came to a conclusion, Indian think tanks were expected to make changes by giving a break to senior campaigners after a tiring campaign. With the T20 ICC World Cup scheduled to take place next year, selectors led by chairman MSK Prasad in India are expected to prepare a potential World Cup blueprint for the upcoming tournament.
The first T20 series with the West Indies in front of a long road might be a platform to start from scratch. Even though Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya played small cameos, there is no denying that the strong line of beaters in India only depends on people like captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma at the World Cup.
The Men In Blue will begin their preparations for the four-year 2020 event with a series of three matches played against a team led by Carlos Baritwaite which starts Saturday in the United States. The former West Indies World Champion is expected to follow the same process as they saw - to replace retired Chris Gayle and find some more options in the middle.
With fresh faces that are expected to leave a lasting impression on Indian and West Indies voters, let's look at five players who tend to impress in the T20 series.
5 players to watch out for in the T20I between India and West Indies
Shreyas Iyer
After watching the top-flight collapse in the hands of New Zeland in the first semifinals of the 2019 World Cup, it was time for India to call on Shreyas Iyer, who had the skill-set to lead his team and win victory from the defeat jaw. Iyer was exceptional on the domestic circuit and the Windies tour was nothing but a platform for Mumbaikar to strengthen its position in the middle of the vulnerable. With the strange case of Ambati Rayudu already closed, Iyer now easily entered the No.4 position and also had the charisma to be the one to come down for Men In Blue in the future. Iyer's leadership for the capital city of Delhi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is also a testimony of what selectors can expect from him in the future.
Washington Sundar
The youngest recruitment of India to tour Windies, Washington Sundar is one of the interesting prospects in the shortest game format. Sundar, who was tried as a player in the Nidahas T20I trophy at the age of 18, could be the center of attention of all eyes in the Caribbean. Sundar is part of the Indian Tour in the West Indies and has been in the scheme of things in the shortest format for the national team. The 19-year-old player is India's fourth spinner along with Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya and debutant Rahul Chahar.
Ravindra Jadeja
Toured with Men In Blue on several occasions but Ravindra Jadeja failed to get a nod in the initial lineup in all formats. Although Jadeja can use her blistering knock on New Zealand as a stepping stone to break the code for India's initial lineup. Along with fearless beatings and the ability to frighten batsmen in shape, Jadeja isn't just an average all-rounder. The fast arm can also frustrate the chase and turntables to hit the first side with an impressive field display. In his last appearance for Men In Blue, Jadeja got the best from Ross Taylor with his direct hit to show his brilliance.
Nicholas Pooran
Taking a sublime century awareness against Sri Lanka at the World Cup, one can claim the fact that Nicholas Pooran is a superstar in the making. Batsman's goalkeeper Windies is only 23 years old and has the potential to dismantle a strong bowling side. Resume Pooran speaks a lot and its ability to play beats can quickly change the course of the game in a short time. The adventurous Batsman also finished as the top scorer for Windies in the 2019 World Cup. The first half century Pooran in the shortest format occurred against India where he remained unbeaten from 53 balls.
Carlos Brathwaite
Remember the New Zealand-West Indies clash in the World Cup group stage? The one-sided affair gave a thrilling conclusion by Carlos Brathwaite, who led India in a three-match series against India. Captain, game changer and maybe the Windies go-to-man in this series, his responsibility is to Brathwaite to entertain the audience. If we reverse the hours of the century Brathwaite against the Kiwis in 2016, the famous all-round Windies have surged their stock by destroying four consecutive sixes in the final to help Windies win their second World Twenty20 title.
The following is a complete schedule for a tour of India to the West Indies:
T20Is
August 3: India vs. West Indies 1 T20I in Lauderhill, Florida (8 things)
August 4: India vs. T20I West Indies 2 in Lauderhill, Florida (8 things)
August 6: India vs. West Indies 3 T20I in Guyana (8 p.m)
ODI
August 8: India vs. ODI 1 West Indies in Guyana (7 nights)
August 11: India 2nd ODI West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad (7 p.m)
August 14: Indian 3rd ODI West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad (7 p.m)
Test
August 22-26: First Test vs. West India 1 on North Sound, Antigua (7 nights)
August 30: September 3: Indian Test vs. 2 Western Indies in Kingston, Jamaica (8 p.m).
While India has announced a squad for all three formats, the Caribbean party has set its squad for the T20I and ODI series.
SQUADS
INDIA
Indian forces for the T20I: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (WK), Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini.
Indian troops for ODI: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kedar Jadhav, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini.
Indian troops for testing: Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, C Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (WK) Wriddhiman Saha (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav
WEST INDIES
West Indies T20I Forces: John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Keemo Paul, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Anthony Bramble, Andre Russell, Khary Pierre
ODI West Indies Squad: Jason Holder (c), John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Keemo Paul, Chris Gayle, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach
