<p>The first One-day International match between India and West Indies was abandoned due to inclement weather on Thursday at Guyana's Providence Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier due to rain, the match was curtailed to 43-over per side as it was delayed due to bad weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After 5.4 overs, the rain came again and the game was further reduced to 40 overs per side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After inspection, the umpires, who were not happy with the wet outfield, delayed the match against and curtailed it further to 34-over&nbsp;per side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Windies were at 54/1 in 13 overs, the rain came down again and the match had to stop and eventually called off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After India won the toss and decided to bowl first, Bhuvneshwar Kumar launched the bowling attack and Evin Lewis and Chris Gayle opened the West Indies' innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's probably the worst part of cricket, a stop-start is never a good feeling. Either it should rain out or play the full game," said Indian skipper Virat Kohli after the match was abandoned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The more stops you have, the more you want to be careful to ensure that the players don't injure themselves," Kohli further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Windies's skipper Jason Holder looked unhappy after the match was called off, he said, "Obviously a disappointing day with the weather. Our openers assessed it really well, some balls were stopping and coming on a tacky pitch."</p>

<p>"Hopefully, the weather stays good and we get to play some cricket. But we need to stay consistent and if we can get that, it can bring in good habits for people," Holder added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India had defeated West Indies 3-0 in the three-match T20I series.&nbsp;The second ODI of the three-match series is on Sunday, August 11 in Trinidad.&nbsp;</p>


The first One-day International match between India and West Indies was abandoned due to inclement weather on Thursday at Guyana's Providence Stadium. Earlier due to rain, the match was curtailed to 43-over per side as it was delayed due to bad weather.

The first One-day International match between India and West Indies was abandoned due to inclement weather on Thursday at Guyana's Providence Stadium. Earlier due to rain, the match was curtailed to 43-over per side as it was delayed due to bad weather. After 5.4 overs, the rain came again and the game was further reduced to 40 overs per side. After inspection, the umpires, who were not happy with the wet outfield, delayed the match against and curtailed it further to 34-over per side. When Windies were at 54/1 in 13 overs, the rain came down again and the match had to stop and eventually called off. After India won the toss and decided to bowl first, Bhuvneshwar Kumar launched the bowling attack and Evin Lewis and Chris Gayle opened the West Indies' innings. "It's probably the worst part of cricket, a stop-start is never a good feeling. Either it should rain out or play the full game," said Indian skipper Virat Kohli after the match was abandoned. "The more stops you have, the more you want to be careful to ensure that the players don't injure themselves," Kohli further added. Windies's skipper Jason Holder looked unhappy after the match was called off, he said, "Obviously a disappointing day with the weather. Our openers assessed it really well, some balls were stopping and coming on a tacky pitch." "Hopefully, the weather stays good and we get to play some cricket. But we need to stay consistent and if we can get that, it can bring in good habits for people," Holder added. India had defeated West Indies 3-0 in the three-match T20I series. The second ODI of the three-match series is on Sunday, August 11 in Trinidad.

'Probably worst part of cricket,' says Kohli after 1st India vs West Indies ODI match called off

<p>Rohit Sharma led from the front as India defeated the West Indies in a rain-affected second fixture of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-india-opt-to-bat-first-240652">three-match T20 International series</a> at the Central Broward Stadium in Florida on Sunday.</p>

<p>Opening batsman Sharma blazed 67 off 51 balls, with three sixes and six fours embellishing his entertaining innings, in pacing India to 167 for five after captain Virat Kohli chose to bat first.</p>

<p>Despite a bludgeoning 54 from Rovman Powell, West Indies were kept in check at 98 for four off 15.3 overs when the inclement weather intervened.</p>

<p>Torrential showers prevented any further play and India were declared winners by 22 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method as West Indies needed to be at 121 to be ahead on run-rate when play was halted.</p>

<p>Having won the low-scoring first match of the series by four wickets at the same venue a day earlier, India will now be pursuing a clean sweep of the series when the final match is played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Sharma dominated an opening stand of 67 with Shikhar Dhawan and looked on course for a hundred when a miscued swing at Oshane Thomas resulted in a comfortable catch for Shimron Hetmyer at extra-cover.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thomas also removed Rishabh Pant cheaply and the West Indies did a better containing job in the second half of the innings except for the final over when three sixes were hoisted off Keemo Paul.</p>

<p>Paul dismissed Dhawan for 23 and left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell claimed the prized wicket of Kohli (28) and doubled his wicket tally in removing Manish Pandey to a wicketkeeper’s catch.</p>

<p>After going almost four overs without finding the boundary ropes Krunal Pandya heaved two sixes and Ravindra Jadeja added another in Paul's expensive finale to the innings.</p>

<p>Faced with a daunting target, and mindful of the potential threat of rain, West Indies suffered two early setbacks with Evin Lewis and Sunil Narine both falling cheaply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Narine was promoted to open the batting for this match with John Campbell dropped to accommodate an additional spinning option for the Caribbean side in left-armer Khary Pierre.</p>

<p>Powell and Nicholas Pooran tried to get their team back on course with a 76-run third-wicket partnership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But they failed to score quickly enough to put their opponents under any real pressure. Pooran was the main stumbling block as his 19 runs came off 34 deliveries while Powell raced to 54 off the same number of balls.</p>

<p>He lost Pooran to a well-judged catch by Manish Pandey on the long-on boundary before falling as well leg-before to the same bowler, Krunal Pandya. His entertaining innings included three sixes and six fours.</p>

<p>There was no time for Kieron Pollard and Shimron Hetmyer to get into stride as the forecasted thundershowers closed in to wash away any prospect of the remaining overs being bowled.</p>


Rohit Sharma led from the front as India defeated the West Indies in a rain-affected second fixture of the three-match T20 International series at the Central Broward Stadium in Florida on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma led from the front as India defeated the West Indies in a rain-affected second fixture of the three-match T20 International series at the Central Broward Stadium in Florida on Sunday. Opening batsman Sharma blazed 67 off 51 balls, with three sixes and six fours embellishing his entertaining innings, in pacing India to 167 for five after captain Virat Kohli chose to bat first. Despite a bludgeoning 54 from Rovman Powell, West Indies were kept in check at 98 for four off 15.3 overs when the inclement weather intervened. Torrential showers prevented any further play and India were declared winners by 22 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method as West Indies needed to be at 121 to be ahead on run-rate when play was halted. Having won the low-scoring first match of the series by four wickets at the same venue a day earlier, India will now be pursuing a clean sweep of the series when the final match is played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday. Sharma dominated an opening stand of 67 with Shikhar Dhawan and looked on course for a hundred when a miscued swing at Oshane Thomas resulted in a comfortable catch for Shimron Hetmyer at extra-cover. Thomas also removed Rishabh Pant cheaply and the West Indies did a better containing job in the second half of the innings except for the final over when three sixes were hoisted off Keemo Paul. Paul dismissed Dhawan for 23 and left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell claimed the prized wicket of Kohli (28) and doubled his wicket tally in removing Manish Pandey to a wicketkeeper’s catch. After going almost four overs without finding the boundary ropes Krunal Pandya heaved two sixes and Ravindra Jadeja added another in Paul's expensive finale to the innings. Faced with a daunting target, and mindful of the potential threat of rain, West Indies suffered two early setbacks with Evin Lewis and Sunil Narine both falling cheaply. Narine was promoted to open the batting for this match with John Campbell dropped to accommodate an additional spinning option for the Caribbean side in left-armer Khary Pierre. Powell and Nicholas Pooran tried to get their team back on course with a 76-run third-wicket partnership. But they failed to score quickly enough to put their opponents under any real pressure. Pooran was the main stumbling block as his 19 runs came off 34 deliveries while Powell raced to 54 off the same number of balls. He lost Pooran to a well-judged catch by Manish Pandey on the long-on boundary before falling as well leg-before to the same bowler, Krunal Pandya. His entertaining innings included three sixes and six fours. There was no time for Kieron Pollard and Shimron Hetmyer to get into stride as the forecasted thundershowers closed in to wash away any prospect of the remaining overs being bowled.

Rohit Sharma stars as India beat Windies in rain-hit Florida T20

<p>India's wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni took a stunning catch&nbsp;in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-3rd-odi-virat-kohli-opts-to-bowl-against-west-indies-173797">third one-day</a> of a five-match series between India and West Indies on Saturday.</p>

<p>The world cup winning captain displayed a sensational piece of fielding&nbsp;to dismiss Chandrapaul Hemraj at a score of 21.</p>

<p>Hemraj edged Jasprit Bumrah's fair delivery that went up high in the air and was about to land in front of&nbsp;fine leg where no fielder was present.</p>

<p>MS Dhoni ran towards it, made a full stretched dive and landed horizontally on the ground to take the stunning catch.</p>

<p>Though on-field umpire referred it to the third umpire to check whether the catch was clean or not.</p>

<p>But a&nbsp;red light on the big screen signalled&nbsp;that&nbsp;it is difficult to doubt Dhoni's fitness and fielding skills.</p>

<p>The crowd at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium applauded the superman-like catch&nbsp;with 'Dhoni, Dhoni' chants.</p>

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<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been dropped from India's Twenty20 squad for the home series against the West Indies and the crucial away assignment against Australia, signaling a possible end to his run in the shortest format.</p>

<p>The committee said that Dhoni, the 2007 World T20-winning skipper, has been "rested" and India is now looking to fill in the second wicketkeeper's slot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But when asked if Dhoni's career in T20s is over, Prasad said, "Not yet".</p>

<p>"We want to try out other keepers for the second keeper's slot," said Prasad.</p>


India's wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni took a stunning catch in the third one-day of a five-match series between India and West Indies on Saturday. The world cup winning captain displayed a sensational piece of fielding to dismiss Chandrapaul Hemraj at a score of 21.

India's wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni took a stunning catch in the third one-day of a five-match series between India and West Indies on Saturday. The world cup winning captain displayed a sensational piece of fielding to dismiss Chandrapaul Hemraj at a score of 21. Hemraj edged Jasprit Bumrah's fair delivery that went up high in the air and was about to land in front of fine leg where no fielder was present. MS Dhoni ran towards it, made a full stretched dive and landed horizontally on the ground to take the stunning catch. Though on-field umpire referred it to the third umpire to check whether the catch was clean or not. But a red light on the big screen signalled that it is difficult to doubt Dhoni's fitness and fielding skills. The crowd at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium applauded the superman-like catch with 'Dhoni, Dhoni' chants. Did you see superman Mahi take the catch?#Dhoni haters can go eat crow! 😍💙🏏🇮🇳#INDvsWI #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IOt7UZ7w0E — Arnaz Bisney (@ArnazBisney) October 27, 2018 × Dhoni what a catch #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/3EX1QOhUOM — Santoz (@s_a_n_t_o_z) October 27, 2018 × Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been dropped from India's Twenty20 squad for the home series against the West Indies and the crucial away assignment against Australia, signaling a possible end to his run in the shortest format. The committee said that Dhoni, the 2007 World T20-winning skipper, has been "rested" and India is now looking to fill in the second wicketkeeper's slot. But when asked if Dhoni's career in T20s is over, Prasad said, "Not yet". "We want to try out other keepers for the second keeper's slot," said Prasad.

Watch: MS Dhoni's superman-like catch to dismiss Chandrapaul Hemraj in 3rd ODI against West Indies

<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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<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

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