<p>The Men in Blue are reported to travel to West Indies for yet another big tour as they are likely to take on the Caribbean side in a three-match ODI and two-match Test series. In addition, the tour will also consists of five T20Is with three in Caribbean islands and two in USA’s Florida. While the agreement between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Cricket West Indies (CWI) is yet to be reached, they are likely to sign it during the World Test Championship (WTC) final in London.</p>

<h2><strong>When is the series?</strong></h2>

<p>As reported by Cricbuzz, the series is likely to start on July 12 and conclude on August 13 in the USA. The Indian team is likely to depart for the Caribbean islands on July 5 or 6 and will start preparations for the tour. The Indian team will look at the series as a perfect opportunity to prepare for the T20 World Cup in 2024. This will be the second year running that Team India will play a series in the West Indies, having also toured in July and August last year.</p>

<p>According to the current itinerary, the Indian team will play three T20Is but are now scheduled to play two more T20Is which will see them travel to the USA. India were in Florida in 2016 and in 2022 and will be there for the 2024 T20 World Cup as well.</p>

<p>As things stand, Dominica and Trinidad are the venues shortlisted for the two-match Test series while Barbados will be the third venue in use for the series. It is likely to host the first two ODIs while Guyana will be added as a T20I venue.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-may-pull-out-of-asia-cup-if-hybrid-model-rejected-report-601189">Pakistan may pull out of Asia Cup if hybrid model is rejected: Report</a></p>

<h2><strong>Tentative schedule:</strong></h2>

<p>July 12-16: 1st Test in Dominica</p>

<p>July 20-24: 2nd Test in Trinidad</p>

<p>July 27: 1st ODI in Barbados</p>

<p>July 29: 2nd ODI in Barbados</p>

<p>August 1: 3rd ODI in Trinidad</p>

<p>August 4: 1st T20I in Trinidad</p>

<p>August 6: 2nd T20I in Guyana</p>

<p>August 8: 3rd T20I in Guyana</p>

<p>August 12: 4th T20I in Florida</p>

<p>August 13: 5th T20I in Florida</p>

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The Men in Blue are reported to travel to West Indies for yet another big tour as they are likely to take on the Caribbean side in a three-match ODI and two-match Test series.

The Men in Blue are reported to travel to West Indies for yet another big tour as they are likely to take on the Caribbean side in a three-match ODI and two-match Test series. In addition, the tour will also consists of five T20Is with three in Caribbean islands and two in USA’s Florida. While the agreement between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Cricket West Indies (CWI) is yet to be reached, they are likely to sign it during the World Test Championship (WTC) final in London. When is the series? As reported by Cricbuzz, the series is likely to start on July 12 and conclude on August 13 in the USA. The Indian team is likely to depart for the Caribbean islands on July 5 or 6 and will start preparations for the tour. The Indian team will look at the series as a perfect opportunity to prepare for the T20 World Cup in 2024. This will be the second year running that Team India will play a series in the West Indies, having also toured in July and August last year. According to the current itinerary, the Indian team will play three T20Is but are now scheduled to play two more T20Is which will see them travel to the USA. India were in Florida in 2016 and in 2022 and will be there for the 2024 T20 World Cup as well. As things stand, Dominica and Trinidad are the venues shortlisted for the two-match Test series while Barbados will be the third venue in use for the series. It is likely to host the first two ODIs while Guyana will be added as a T20I venue. ALSO READ | Pakistan may pull out of Asia Cup if hybrid model is rejected: Report Tentative schedule: July 12-16: 1st Test in Dominica July 20-24: 2nd Test in Trinidad July 27: 1st ODI in Barbados July 29: 2nd ODI in Barbados August 1: 3rd ODI in Trinidad August 4: 1st T20I in Trinidad August 6: 2nd T20I in Guyana August 8: 3rd T20I in Guyana August 12: 4th T20I in Florida August 13: 5th T20I in Florida WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Together, they are #couplegoals. Always supportive and encouraging of each other's professional achievements. On Wednesday, as Virat Kohli <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-breaks-tendulkars-record-becomes-fastest-cricketer-to-score-10000-odi-runs-173197">became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket,</a> proud wife Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to celebrate the moment.&nbsp;<br />
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Anushka was not present at the stadium when Kohli scored his 37th century but the actress took images of a TV screen and shared them on Instagram and wrote 'What a man!!' with a heart emoji.&nbsp;</p>

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Sharma has earlier too shared similar screen captures celebrating Kohli's professional feats on the field. Kohli too has never shied away from expressing his admiration towards his wife's professional achievement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cricketer had praised Anushka's performance in her last release 'Sui Dhaaga'. Kohli had tweeted, "Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love&nbsp;@AnushkaSharma."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saw <a href="https://twitter.com/SuiDhaagaFilm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SuiDhaagaFilm</a> for the second time last night and I loved it more than the first time. What an emotional rollercoaster with brilliant performances by the entire cast. (1) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">(2) Mauji was superb <a href="https://twitter.com/Varun_dvn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Varun_dvn</a>. But Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love ❤😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> . Don't miss it guys! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia</a></p>
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<p>The two got married in Italy in December last year in a very intimate ceremony that was kept under wraps till the last day.&nbsp;</p>


Together, they are #couplegoals. Always supportive and encouraging of each other's professional achievements. On Wednesday, as Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, proud wife Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to celebrate the moment.

Together, they are #couplegoals. Always supportive and encouraging of each other's professional achievements. On Wednesday, as Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, proud wife Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to celebrate the moment. Anushka was not present at the stadium when Kohli scored his 37th century but the actress took images of a TV screen and shared them on Instagram and wrote 'What a man!!' with a heart emoji. Sharma has earlier too shared similar screen captures celebrating Kohli's professional feats on the field. Kohli too has never shied away from expressing his admiration towards his wife's professional achievement. The cricketer had praised Anushka's performance in her last release 'Sui Dhaaga'. Kohli had tweeted, "Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love @AnushkaSharma." Saw @SuiDhaagaFilm for the second time last night and I loved it more than the first time. What an emotional rollercoaster with brilliant performances by the entire cast. (1) #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 28, 2018 × (2) Mauji was superb @Varun_dvn. But Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love ❤😍 @AnushkaSharma . Don't miss it guys! #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 28, 2018 × The two got married in Italy in December last year in a very intimate ceremony that was kept under wraps till the last day.

Virat Kohli scores 10,000 ODI runs, proud wife Anushka Sharma celebrates on Instagram

<p>West Indies were 295 for the loss of seven wickets at stumps on the opening day of second and final Test against India in Hyderabad on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Windies lost early wickets but Roston Chase, who was batting on 98 at the close of play, salvaged the innings to put the team at a decent position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Jason Holder, who missed the team's opening loss due to an ankle injury, made 52 during a 104-run seventh-wicket stand with Chase.</p>

<p>Chase and Devendra Bishoo, on two, were batting at close of play.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-ind-2nd-test-male-fan-invades-pitch-tries-to-kiss-virat-kohli-171050">WI vs Ind, 2nd Test: Male fan invades&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-ind-2nd-test-male-fan-invades-pitch-tries-to-kiss-virat-kohli-171050">pitch</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-ind-2nd-test-male-fan-invades-pitch-tries-to-kiss-virat-kohli-171050">, tries to kiss Virat Kohli</a></p>

<p>Chase got to his&nbsp;seventh Test fifty just before tea and is on course for his fourth Test century. His highest Test score of 137 not out came against India in Jamaica in 2016.</p>

<p>After tea, West Indies were&nbsp;197-6 but the second new ball did the trick for India as paceman Umesh Yadav got Holder caught behind on a rising delivery.</p>

<p>India are a bowler short after debutant paceman Shardul Thakur suffered a groin injury in his second over and limped back to the pavilion. He was sent for scans and did not return to field.</p>

<p>Yadav and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed three wickets each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Kieran Powell, who scored 22 runs, as India's first wicket in the 12th over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's mystery spinner Yadav took three wickets so far to shatter Windies batting order.</p>

<p>He dismissed Kraigg Brathwaite (14), Shimron Hetmyer (12) and Sunil Ambris (18).</p>

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Dowrich (30) and Holder (52) also provided useful lower-order contributions.<br />
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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-consolidates-top-position-in-test-rankings-171094">Kohli consolidates top position in ICC Test rankings, Windies' Roston Chase moves up</a></p>

<p>India lead the two-match series 1-0.</p>


West Indies were 295 for the loss of seven wickets at stumps on the opening day of second and final Test against India in Hyderabad on Friday. Windies lost early wickets but Roston Chase, who was batting on 98 at the close of play, salvaged the innings to put the team at a decent position.

West Indies were 295 for the loss of seven wickets at stumps on the opening day of second and final Test against India in Hyderabad on Friday. Windies lost early wickets but Roston Chase, who was batting on 98 at the close of play, salvaged the innings to put the team at a decent position. Skipper Jason Holder, who missed the team's opening loss due to an ankle injury, made 52 during a 104-run seventh-wicket stand with Chase. Chase and Devendra Bishoo, on two, were batting at close of play. Also read: WI vs Ind, 2nd Test: Male fan invades pitch, tries to kiss Virat Kohli Chase got to his seventh Test fifty just before tea and is on course for his fourth Test century. His highest Test score of 137 not out came against India in Jamaica in 2016. After tea, West Indies were 197-6 but the second new ball did the trick for India as paceman Umesh Yadav got Holder caught behind on a rising delivery. India are a bowler short after debutant paceman Shardul Thakur suffered a groin injury in his second over and limped back to the pavilion. He was sent for scans and did not return to field. Yadav and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed three wickets each. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Kieran Powell, who scored 22 runs, as India's first wicket in the 12th over. India's mystery spinner Yadav took three wickets so far to shatter Windies batting order. He dismissed Kraigg Brathwaite (14), Shimron Hetmyer (12) and Sunil Ambris (18). That's Stumps on Day 1 of the 2nd Test. Windies bat through a day of Test cricket in India. The reason for the majestic recovery has been down to the fine batting of Roston Chase. He's closing in on another Test century Windies 295/7 #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/Ob7C7AbaLz — BCCI (@BCCI) October 12, 2018 × Roston Chase is 98 not out at the close of play of day one of the second Test, with Windies 295/7. Dowrich (30) and Holder (52) also provided useful lower-order contributions. #INDvWI SCORECARD ➡️ https://t.co/E9pqFxL9pX pic.twitter.com/TwsBVkKdrd — ICC (@ICC) October 12, 2018 × Kohli consolidates top position in ICC Test rankings, Windies' Roston Chase moves up India lead the two-match series 1-0.

WI vs Ind, 2nd Test, Day 1: Roston Chase close to ton, Windies 295-7 at stumps