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Old-school Hope does his job for West Indies, the way he knows best

Old-school Hope does his job for West Indies, the way he knows best

Shai Hope’s 100th ODI, against India in Port of Spain on Sunday, brought him his 13th ODI century, and only his second at home. But just one look at his face, and it was clear that this wasn’t the most enjoyable of them, even if all the factors that make him a top-order mainstay for...

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Hope’s century in vain; India clinch ODI series with thrilling win

Hope’s century in vain; India clinch ODI series with thrilling win

Axar Patel’s maiden ODI fifty, a unbeaten 64 off 35 which included 3 fours and 5 sixes, helped India prevail in a high-scoring game at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad as India chased down 312 with two deliveries to spare. Opting to bat, West Indies posted a formidable total thanks to Shai...

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West Indies aiming to go all the way as second India ODI bowls off tomorrow

West Indies aiming to go all the way as second India ODI bowls off tomorrow

Hope, who will be playing his 100th ODI, and Thakur among players to watch on Sunday They lost the first ODI, and that result meant they had suffered seven successive defeats in the format, but West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran said after the match that it “definitely [felt] like a win” for his side. You...

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Pooran proud of spirited West Indies in first India ODI

Pooran proud of spirited West Indies in first India ODI

“We’re trying to get closer as a unit, trying to develop something here that could be special eventually” West Indies came to within touching distance of hunting down what could’ve been the highest successful ODI chase at the Queen’s Park Oval, but with the hosts needing five off the last ball, Mohammed Siraj nailed his...

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Shepherd’s bravery in vain as India clinch thrilling first ODI

Shepherd’s bravery in vain as India clinch thrilling first ODI

History was West Indies’ for the taking. A record 309 was in sight – the highest successful ODI chase at the Queen’s Park Oval was 272. The platform was set with a quick 117-run second-wicket partnership. Two set batters were in the middle with them needing 120 off the last 15 overs with seven wickets...

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Hosein, Seales and Motie among notable talents who could challenge India

Hosein, Seales and Motie among notable talents who could challenge India

Less than a week after completing an ODI series against Bangladesh, West Indies gear up to host India. While the likes of Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell are now familiar names in white-ball cricket, here are five relatively-unknown West Indies players to watch out for in this series. Akeal Hosein A left-arm fingerspinner...

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Holder returns to West Indies ODI squad to face India

Holder returns to West Indies ODI squad to face India

Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today named the 13-player squad to face India in the three-match CG United ODI Series in Trinidad. The teams will compete for the CG United trophy. The three matches will be played on Friday 22 July, Sunday 24 July and Wednesday 27 July at the historic Queen’s...

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Bangladesh whitewash West Indies despite top efforts from Motie and Pooran

Bangladesh whitewash West Indies despite top efforts from Motie and Pooran

By Brandon Corlette The West Indies have lost 11 ODI matches in a row against Bangladesh. This equals their longest losing streak in this format against an opponent, including against Australia. Chasing 179, Bangladesh clinched the third and final ODI match at Providence by four wickets, with nine balls to spare. This win meant Bangladesh...

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West Indies looking for consolation win today at Providence

West Indies looking for consolation win today at Providence

…Bangladesh looking to test bench strength By Brandon Corlette Nicholas Pooran and his West Indies side will be aiming to chalk up a consolation win in their final One Day International (ODI) match at Providence today, Saturday July 16. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be aiming for a clean sweep of this series, and...

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West Indies need to bat properly as India tour looms – says Captain Pooran

West Indies need to bat properly as India tour looms – says Captain Pooran

…Estwick not blaming pitch By Brandon Corlette  The West Indies have experienced two dismal batting failures in the One Day International Series against Bangladesh, played at Providence, EBD, and would need to fix their batting issues, as India will be coming to the Caribbean to play three One Day International matches and five T20Is from...