IND vs WI LIVE: India vs WestIndies 1st ODI LIVE: Nicholas Pooran & Co had a special visitor at their practice session on Wednesday. At the Queen’s Park Oval, Brian Lara paid a visit. He spoke to head coach Phil Simmons and the players after the practice. It was a boost for a struggling West Indies ODI squad that has lost 12 out of 17 matches in the last 12 months. Doing well against India in the three-match ODI series might just work as a confidence booster. Follow India vs West Indies 1st ODI LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
In fact, West Indies are on a 6-match losing streak in ODIs. It includes the 0-3 thrashing at the hands of Bangladesh and Pakistan. While the series against India is not part of the ODI Super League, it will still give West Indies a good idea on what to change in coming days.
IND vs WI LIVE: Brian Lara pays SPECIAL visit to West Indies practice session to boost morale of struggling batters: Check pics
IND vs WI LIVE: Brian Lara pays visit to West Indies practice session at Queen’s Park Oval, speaks to coach Phil Simmons on preparations: Check pics
As for coach Phil Simmons, he pointed out batting as the primary concern. With India missing Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, it could give them the chance to take on Indian bowling attack.
IND vs WI LIVE: What’s wrong with West Indies ODI side?
- Despite boasting T20 stars that make up most of the franchise leagues, West Indies haven’t had success as a team in both formats.
- In ODIs, particularly, West Indies have struggled.
- In the last 12 months, Windies have lost 12 matches out of 17.
- New captain Nicholas Pooran failed to turn the fortunes around as West Indies lost 3-0 to both Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- It’s their batting unit that has struggled the most of late.
- The T20 stars have failed to go with the pace of ODIs and haven’t batted for 50 overs in their last five matches.
- Brian Lara was their at West Indies practice to boost the team’s morale.
IND vs WI LIVE: Brian Lara pays visit to West Indies practice session at Queen’s Park Oval, speaks to coach Phil Simmons on preparations: Check pics
IND vs WI LIVE: Brian Lara pays visit to West Indies practice session at Queen’s Park Oval, speaks to coach Phil Simmons on preparations: Check pics
Squads: India: Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh
West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (captain), Shai Hope (vice-captain), Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, and Jayden Seales
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