IND vs WI 1st T20 – IND vs WI Live Updates– After losing to India in ODIs, West Indies are desperate to come up with an improved performance in the T20 series, starting Friday. Ahead of the India vs WestIndies first T20 at the Brian Lara Stadium, the home team put in long hours at the nets with the hope of executing a good game against Rohit Sharma led India in the five-match T20 series. Follow All IND vs WI T20 Series LIVE Updates and Scores on InsideSport.IN.
- India and WestIndies play in the first T20I on Friday
- WestIndies will see he return of Shimron Hetmyer and Jason Holder for the side
- India will also see the return of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant
IND vs WI 1st T20: After embarrassing defeat in ODIs, WestIndies sweat it out at nets to challenge Rohit Sharma and co ahead of India vs West Indies first ODI – Check Pics
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West Indies rejuvenated by Key Returns
The WestIndies players were seen training in the nets and breaking sweat to prepare for the first T20. The likes of Odean Smith, Keemo Paul were seen training in the nets as they prepared for the crunch encounter. The WestIndies have been in good form in the T20Is compared to their ODI form.
The team led by Nicholas Pooran had a good outing in the T20I series against Bangladesh and won it convincingly, but India are a different breed altogether.
The hosts will have a new dimension to the side as they have opted to bring the likes of Shimron Hetmyer back in the team along with Jason Holder and Odean Smith.
Jason Holder back in the team
After missing the ODI series after testing positive for Covid-19, Holder is back in frame for the T20 series. The versatile all-rounder has tons of experience in the shorter format and will be a key member in the five-match T20 series. He recently played in the IPL with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
West Indies Announce T20 Squad
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against the India National Cricket Team and the three-match T20 series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. With eye on the New Zealand series as well, the West Indies recalled Shimron Hetmyer while Nicholas Pooran continues to lead the side.
IND vs WI 1st T20: After embarrassing defeat in ODIs, WestIndies sweat it out at nets to challenge Rohit Sharma and co ahead of India vs West Indies first ODI – Check Pics
Hetmyer could be the X factor
Star left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer has received a recall for the upcoming T20 games against India and New Zealand while pacer Sheldon Cottrell and all-rounder Fabian Allen are unavailable for selection. Sheldon is currently recovering from injury and Allen is unavailable for personal reasons. Hetmyer with his ability to dominate attacks could prove to the X factor for WestIndies in the series.
West Indies squad for T20Is
Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Rovman Powell (Vice Captain), Shamarh Brooks, Dominic Drakes, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Devon Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr.
IND vs WI 1st T20: After embarrassing defeat in ODIs, WestIndies sweat it out at nets to challenge Rohit Sharma and co ahead of India vs West Indies first ODI – Check Pics
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