The eagerly anticipated first Test match between West Indies and India is set to take place at Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica from July 12 to July 16. The rivalry between India and West Indies in Test cricket is a long one. These two teams have clashed in 98 matches, with India emerging victorious in 22 encounters and West Indies prevailing on 30 occasions. The remaining 46 matches ended in a draw. While West Indies dominated this Test matches till 1990s, India is yet to lose a Test match against West Indies since 2002. Also Read: IND vs WI Dream11…
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Ajinkya Rahane, the vice-captain of Team India’s Test squad, shared his positive experience playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Rahane mentioned that the CSK management provided him with the freedom to play his natural game throughout the tournament. In the IPL 2023, Rahane scored 326 runs in 14 matches, boasting an average of 32.60 and an impressive strike rate of 172.49. His consistent batting performances in the IPL earned him a recall to the national team, where he delivered notable scores of 89 and 46 in the WTC final against Australia. During…
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his disappointment with the selection decisions made for the upcoming Test series against West Indies. After Team India’s heavy defeat in the World Test Championship final against Australia, the selectors made some bold moves. In light of the new cycle of the WTC, the selectors chose to drop veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and reinstated Ajinkya Rahane as the Test team’s vice-captain. However, Pujara’s exclusion has not been well received by many, including Harbhajan Singh. The renowned spinner has joined the list of high-profile individuals criticizing the decision and supporting the batsman. Pujara was…
Following the disappointment of Team India’s loss in the World Test Championship final, Rohit Sharma and his teammates have faced significant criticism in recent days. Fans and experts alike expressed their dissatisfaction as India once again failed to secure an ICC title. Rohit Sharma, in particular, faced intense scrutiny for his batting and captaincy. Amidst the criticism, Rohit Sharma appeared unfazed and in a jovial mood ahead of the first Test against West Indies. In a delightful twist, the India captain took on the role of a reporter and interviewed his teammate and vice-captain, Ajinkya Rahane. The BCCI shared a…
Young Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is poised to make his Test debut in the first match of the upcoming series against the West Indies. According to reports, Ishan Kishan is likely to be preferred over KS Bharat as the wicketkeeper for the series opener in Dominica, scheduled between July 12 and 17. Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat were named as the wicketkeepers in India’s Test squad. Bharat made his Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia in Nagpur earlier this year. Despite Bharat’s underwhelming performances with the bat in recent matches, the team management continued to support him.…
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh has picked his India playing XI for the upcoming first Test against West Indies. After their defeat in the World Test Championship final, Team India is ready to make a comeback in the two-match series against the Caribbean team. With several new faces in the Test squad, the team combination will be intriguing as Rohit Sharma & Co. begin their campaign in the third cycle of the WTC. Following the loss in the WTC final, the selectors have dropped veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara from the squad, while including uncapped players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Mohammed…
The first Test of the India tour of the West Indies is scheduled to take place on July 12 at Windsor Park. India enters this match after a month-long break following the World Test Championship Final against Australia in June, while the West Indies had a disappointing campaign at the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. This series also marks the beginning of the new WTC Cycle 2023-2025 for both teams. Following their defeat against Australia in the WTC final, the Indian cricket team is now embarking on a tour of the Caribbean islands. The tour includes two Test matches, three One-Day…
The rivalry between India and West Indies in Test cricket is a captivating one. The two teams have clashed in 98 matches, with India emerging victorious in 22 encounters and West Indies prevailing on 30 occasions. The remaining 46 matches ended in a draw. The eagerly awaited first Test match between West Indies and India is set to take place at Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica from July 12 to July 16. The very first Test match between India and West Indies took place in 1948. Led by captain John Goddard, the West Indies cricket team embarked on a tour…
The highly anticipated third Ashes Test match between England and Australia is scheduled to be held at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds from July 6 to July 10. Australia currently holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, having emerged victorious in the previous Test matches played in Birmingham and London. Despite their recent dominance over England in Test cricket, Australia will face the Headingley Test without the services of the injured Nathan Lyon. On the other hand, the Ben Stokes-led England side has already announced their playing eleven for the third Test. Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood…
The highly anticipated third Ashes Test match between England and Australia is scheduled to be held at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds from July 6 to July 10. Australia currently holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, having emerged victorious in the previous Test matches played in Birmingham and London. Despite their recent dominance over England in Test cricket, Australia will face the Headingley Test without the services of the injured Nathan Lyon. On the other hand, the Ben Stokes-led England side has already announced their playing eleven for the third Test. Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood…