Newly-appointed Windies ODI captain Shai Hope slammed his 14th hundred against South Africa in the second&nbsp;match of the series on Saturday in East London. The right-handed Hope batted at the number fourth spot in the second&nbsp;One-Dayer and completed his tenth away ODI century in his 37th inning – becoming the fastest to achieve this feat, with Ab de Villiers (64) and Chris Gayle (66) following him on the list.

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Upon leading his team to a famous win by 48 runs, Hope said he likes how his captaincy tenure has started and that he wants his side to do everything possible to make sure they are carrying this winning momentum forward. Following a tough 2022, where Windies struggled to cross the line on most occasions under Nicholas Pooran in ODIs, the former two-time world champions will now look to improve its record&nbsp;in the World Cup year.

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Speaking on the same after the match, Hope said, "I am definitely going to take it on full speed. It's about giving my all to the team. I am getting support from all ends. I have got support from guys off the field and on the field. I've got to keep embracing the responsibility, and when the time comes to shine, I'll do so."

Although Shai Hope made headlines for his match-winning hundred in the first innings (128* off 115 balls), Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma also hogged limelight during the chase as he also smashed a hundred (144 off 118 balls). Talking highly of that inning from Bavuma, who last week only scored a brilliant 172 in the second inning of the Johannesburg Test, Hope said for that to go in the losing cause felt unfair.

"Temba Bavuma - an inning like that deserves to be a victorious inning, but it just so happened that we came out on top at the end. I must give him credit for the way he controlled the innings. He played the situation well and he really deserved to win the game but there can only be one winner," Hope said as quoted by the ESPNcricinfo.

Meanwhile, after the first game got washed out, the second ODI was a closely-fought contest. After Windies posted a mammoth 335 for eight, the hosts, despite getting a good start fell short of the target by 48 runs. The final ODI will now be played at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom on Tuesday, March 21st.

Newly-appointed Windies ODI captain Shai Hope slammed his 14th hundred against South Africa in the second match of the series on Saturday in East London. The right-handed Hope batted at the number fourth spot in the second One-Dayer and completed his tenth away ODI century in his 37th inning – becoming the fastest to achieve this feat, with Ab de Villiers (64) and Chris Gayle (66) following him on the list.

Newly-appointed Windies ODI captain Shai Hope slammed his 14th hundred against South Africa in the second match of the series on Saturday in East London. The right-handed Hope batted at the number fourth spot in the second One-Dayer and completed his tenth away ODI century in his 37th inning – becoming the fastest to achieve this feat, with Ab de Villiers (64) and Chris Gayle (66) following him on the list. Shai Hope becomes the fastest to 10 hundreds in away ODIs. Fastest by innings 37 - SHAI HOPE 64 - AB de Villiers 66 - Chris Gayle 67 - Virat Kohli 100 - Rohit Sharma#SAvWI — Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 18, 2023 × Upon leading his team to a famous win by 48 runs, Hope said he likes how his captaincy tenure has started and that he wants his side to do everything possible to make sure they are carrying this winning momentum forward. Following a tough 2022, where Windies struggled to cross the line on most occasions under Nicholas Pooran in ODIs, the former two-time world champions will now look to improve its record in the World Cup year. ALSO READ: 'His stance is good for T20 but...' Sunil Gavaskar points out SKY's technical issue following Vizag slump Speaking on the same after the match, Hope said, "I am definitely going to take it on full speed. It's about giving my all to the team. I am getting support from all ends. I have got support from guys off the field and on the field. I've got to keep embracing the responsibility, and when the time comes to shine, I'll do so." Although Shai Hope made headlines for his match-winning hundred in the first innings (128* off 115 balls), Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma also hogged limelight during the chase as he also smashed a hundred (144 off 118 balls). Talking highly of that inning from Bavuma, who last week only scored a brilliant 172 in the second inning of the Johannesburg Test, Hope said for that to go in the losing cause felt unfair. "Temba Bavuma - an inning like that deserves to be a victorious inning, but it just so happened that we came out on top at the end. I must give him credit for the way he controlled the innings. He played the situation well and he really deserved to win the game but there can only be one winner," Hope said as quoted by the ESPNcricinfo. Meanwhile, after the first game got washed out, the second ODI was a closely-fought contest. After Windies posted a mammoth 335 for eight, the hosts, despite getting a good start fell short of the target by 48 runs. The final ODI will now be played at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom on Tuesday, March 21st.

SA vs WI: Record-breaker Shai Hope expects Windies to carry winning momentum forward following 1st ODI victory

Shikhar Dhawan-led India and West Indies have been involved in a closely-fought three-match ODI series, in the Caribbean island. In the first ODI, India defended their score of 308/7 by three runs before taking an unassailable lead in the second ODI after a narrow two-wicket win in pursuit of 312.

Thus, in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, India's second-stringed side have risen to the occasions with contributions from the likes of Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Md Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal to keep the Men in Blue's ahead of the hosts. The third and final ODI will be held at the same venue, at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday (July 27) as India chase history of being on the verge of completing their first-ever ODI series whitewash over the Windies away from home.

Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is the West Indies vs India 3rd ODI taking place?

West Indies vs India 3rd ODI&nbsp;is scheduled to kick off&nbsp;on July 27, 2022 (Wednesday).&nbsp;

Where is West Indies vs India 3rd ODI&nbsp;match taking place?

West Indies vs India 3rd ODI will be held at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.

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At what time West Indies vs India 3rd ODI&nbsp;match taking place?

West Indies vs India's third and final&nbsp;ODI&nbsp;will commence at 1:30 PM&nbsp;GMT (9:30 AM). The IST time is 7 pm.

How to watch West Indies vs India 3rd ODI match live on TV?

West Indies vs India 3rd ODI will be telecast on DD Sports.

How to watch West Indies vs India 3rd ODI live streaming?

West Indies vs India 3rd ODI's&nbsp;online/streaming will be available on FanCode.

Shikhar Dhawan-led India and West Indies have been involved in a closely-fought three-match ODI series, in the Caribbean island. In the first ODI, India defended their score of 308/7 by three runs before taking an unassailable lead in the second ODI after a narrow two-wicket win in pursuit of 312.

Shikhar Dhawan-led India and West Indies have been involved in a closely-fought three-match ODI series, in the Caribbean island. In the first ODI, India defended their score of 308/7 by three runs before taking an unassailable lead in the second ODI after a narrow two-wicket win in pursuit of 312. Thus, in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, India's second-stringed side have risen to the occasions with contributions from the likes of Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Md Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal to keep the Men in Blue's ahead of the hosts. The third and final ODI will be held at the same venue, at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday (July 27) as India chase history of being on the verge of completing their first-ever ODI series whitewash over the Windies away from home. Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is the West Indies vs India 3rd ODI taking place? West Indies vs India 3rd ODI is scheduled to kick off on July 27, 2022 (Wednesday). Where is West Indies vs India 3rd ODI match taking place? West Indies vs India 3rd ODI will be held at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. ALSO READ | WI vs IND: Shikhar Dhawan-led India on cusp of attaining MASSIVE feat in 3rd ODI in Trinidad At what time West Indies vs India 3rd ODI match taking place? West Indies vs India's third and final ODI will commence at 1:30 PM GMT (9:30 AM). The IST time is 7 pm. How to watch West Indies vs India 3rd ODI match live on TV? West Indies vs India 3rd ODI will be telecast on DD Sports. How to watch West Indies vs India 3rd ODI live streaming? West Indies vs India 3rd ODI's online/streaming will be available on FanCode.

WI vs IND: When and where to watch West Indies vs India 3rd ODI match - IST time and streaming details

Shkhar Dhawan-led India have been phenomenal in the opening two ODIs versus hosts West Indies. While the series has been a closely-fought one so far, the second-stringed Indian team has remained calm and composed in crunch situations to edge past West Indies in the first two games.&nbsp;

As a result, India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Ahead of the third and final ODI, India are&nbsp;on the brink of a historic feat.&nbsp;The Asian giants have been involved in bilateral ODI series with the Windies over the years. While&nbsp;the Men In Blue have won several series against the Men in Maroon, they have never managed to&nbsp;whitewash West Indies&nbsp;in an ODI series that features three or more matches away from home. In their 2019 tour, they won all games but the first ODI was washed out without a ball being bowled.

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Thus, India can attain a huge feat with their maiden ODI series whitewash over WI away from home, 13t&nbsp;50-over series clean sweep overall. So far, India have attained series wins over Zimbabwe in 2013, 2015, and 2016 and against Sri Lanka, in the latter half of 2017.&nbsp;

After India's two-wicket win over WI in the second ODI, a jubilant stand-in captain Dhawan had said at&nbsp;the post-match presentation, "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self-belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely. They got off to a good start. Hope and Pooran batted well. We thought if they could do it, we knew that we could do it. We started a little slow. Shubman batted well. The Iyer-Samson partnership made a huge difference. There was a run-out. But these things happen. Boys are learning. Thanks to the support staff as well. They have been doing a tremendous job."

Dhawan &amp; Co. will, thus, be desperate to complete a series whitewash over the home side on Wednesday (July 27), in Trinidad.

Shkhar Dhawan-led India have been phenomenal in the opening two ODIs versus hosts West Indies. While the series has been a closely-fought one so far, the second-stringed Indian team has remained calm and composed in crunch situations to edge past West Indies in the first two games.

Shkhar Dhawan-led India have been phenomenal in the opening two ODIs versus hosts West Indies. While the series has been a closely-fought one so far, the second-stringed Indian team has remained calm and composed in crunch situations to edge past West Indies in the first two games. As a result, India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Ahead of the third and final ODI, India are on the brink of a historic feat. The Asian giants have been involved in bilateral ODI series with the Windies over the years. While the Men In Blue have won several series against the Men in Maroon, they have never managed to whitewash West Indies in an ODI series that features three or more matches away from home. In their 2019 tour, they won all games but the first ODI was washed out without a ball being bowled. ALSO READ | No one has right to question Virat Kohli's position in Team India, says CSK opener Robin Uthappa Thus, India can attain a huge feat with their maiden ODI series whitewash over WI away from home, 13t 50-over series clean sweep overall. So far, India have attained series wins over Zimbabwe in 2013, 2015, and 2016 and against Sri Lanka, in the latter half of 2017. After India's two-wicket win over WI in the second ODI, a jubilant stand-in captain Dhawan had said at the post-match presentation, "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self-belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely. They got off to a good start. Hope and Pooran batted well. We thought if they could do it, we knew that we could do it. We started a little slow. Shubman batted well. The Iyer-Samson partnership made a huge difference. There was a run-out. But these things happen. Boys are learning. Thanks to the support staff as well. They have been doing a tremendous job." Dhawan & Co. will, thus, be desperate to complete a series whitewash over the home side on Wednesday (July 27), in Trinidad.

WI vs IND: Shikhar Dhawan-led India on cusp of attaining MASSIVE feat in 3rd ODI in Trinidad

West Indies white-ball skipper Kieron Pollard has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming tour of Pakistan as the hamstring injury he sustained in the ICC men's T20 World Cup has unfortunately not recovered in time.

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel has named the experienced Devon Thomas, as the replacement in the ODI squad while all-rounder Rovman Powell, is the replacement in the T20 International (T20I) squad.

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Cricket West Indies said Pollard will undergo rehabilitation work in Trinidad, under the supervision of CWI's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Israel Dowlat, and will be reassessed in a few weeks ahead of the upcoming home tours against Ireland and England in January 2022.

"With Pollard ruled out, Nicholas Pooran will lead the team in the T20Is. He was stand-in Captain when West Indies beat Australia 4-1 in the five-match CG Insurance T20I Series in St. Lucia earlier this year," CWI said in a statement.

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"Shai Hope will Captain the team in the ODIs for the first time. Pooran is Vice Captain for the ODIs and Hope the Vice Captain for the T20Is," it added.

West Indies are due to play three T20Is and three ODIs at the Karachi National Stadium from December 13 to 22.&nbsp;

West Indies white-ball skipper Kieron Pollard has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming tour of Pakistan as the hamstring injury he sustained in the ICC men's T20 World Cup has unfortunately not recovered in time.

West Indies white-ball skipper Kieron Pollard has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming tour of Pakistan as the hamstring injury he sustained in the ICC men's T20 World Cup has unfortunately not recovered in time. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel has named the experienced Devon Thomas, as the replacement in the ODI squad while all-rounder Rovman Powell, is the replacement in the T20 International (T20I) squad. ALSO READ: Harbhajan Singh names replacement for Ajinkya Rahane: He could be India's 'perfect solution' Cricket West Indies said Pollard will undergo rehabilitation work in Trinidad, under the supervision of CWI's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Israel Dowlat, and will be reassessed in a few weeks ahead of the upcoming home tours against Ireland and England in January 2022. "With Pollard ruled out, Nicholas Pooran will lead the team in the T20Is. He was stand-in Captain when West Indies beat Australia 4-1 in the five-match CG Insurance T20I Series in St. Lucia earlier this year," CWI said in a statement. ALSO READ | Ajaz Patel breaks Ian Botham's 41-year-old record with his magical spell against India in Mumbai Test "Shai Hope will Captain the team in the ODIs for the first time. Pooran is Vice Captain for the ODIs and Hope the Vice Captain for the T20Is," it added. West Indies are due to play three T20Is and three ODIs at the Karachi National Stadium from December 13 to 22.

West Indies tour of Pakistan: Injured Kieron Pollard ruled out, Shai Hope to lead team in ODIs

West Indies have recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope for the opening test against South Africa beginning on Thursday but fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will miss the match due to injury.

Hope played the last of his 34 tests in England last year before being dropped but he was the leading scorer when West Indies blanked Sri Lanka 3-0 in a home one-day series in March.

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"Shai Hope has performed very well in the red ball matches he has played, following on the back of his highly successful One-Day International series against Sri Lanka, so he has forced his way into the squad by performance," chief selector Roger Harper said in a statement on Tuesday.

Top-order batsman Kieran Powell was also recalled, while teenage fast bowler Jayden Seales was named in the 13-member squad for the match in Gros Islet.

The exciting 19-year-old from Trinidad &amp; Tobago has played only one first-class match but impressed during intra-squad games to force his way into the Test squad.

"Jayden Seales is young, very enthusiastic and has a big heart. In the ‘Best v Best’ matches he bowled with pace, got movement and has displayed the ability to take wickets," Harper said.

"We think he is capable of adding potency to the bowling attack."

The second and final Test will be played at the same venue from June 18.

West Indies Test squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales

West Indies have recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope for the opening test against South Africa beginning on Thursday but fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will miss the match due to injury.

West Indies have recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope for the opening test against South Africa beginning on Thursday but fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will miss the match due to injury. Hope played the last of his 34 tests in England last year before being dropped but he was the leading scorer when West Indies blanked Sri Lanka 3-0 in a home one-day series in March. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Too hard on him': Michael Holding reacts to ECB suspending Ollie Robinson "Shai Hope has performed very well in the red ball matches he has played, following on the back of his highly successful One-Day International series against Sri Lanka, so he has forced his way into the squad by performance," chief selector Roger Harper said in a statement on Tuesday. Top-order batsman Kieran Powell was also recalled, while teenage fast bowler Jayden Seales was named in the 13-member squad for the match in Gros Islet. The exciting 19-year-old from Trinidad & Tobago has played only one first-class match but impressed during intra-squad games to force his way into the Test squad. "Jayden Seales is young, very enthusiastic and has a big heart. In the ‘Best v Best’ matches he bowled with pace, got movement and has displayed the ability to take wickets," Harper said. "We think he is capable of adding potency to the bowling attack." The second and final Test will be played at the same venue from June 18. West Indies Test squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales

Cricket: Windies recall Hope against South Africa, injured Gabriel out

West Indies won the battle of the Cricket World Cup's basement dwellers, beating <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gulbadin-naib-apologises-to-fans-for-afghanistans-poor-world-cup-performance-233187">Afghanistan </a>by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

Chris Gayle managed only seven runs in his final World Cup appearance but Shai Hope capitalised on an early reprieve to score 77 and help the eliminated Caribbean side to 311-6 after electing to bat.

While Gayle disappointed, 18-year-old Ikram Alikhil top-scored for Afghanistan with a career-best 86 before falling to the 39-year-old part-time spinner from Jamaica.

Afghanistan were all out for 288 in exactly 50 overs - their highest score in the World Cup - to finish their campaign with nine straight defeats, denying their West Indian coach Phil Simmons a winning send-off.

The match against the tournament's weakest side was an opportunity for Gayle to produce a special performance and to break Brian Lara's West Indies record for 10,348 ODI runs.

But the prolific left-handed opener failed to take it, slashing at a wide Dawlat Zadran delivery to be caught behind.

He finished his last World Cup with only one half-century and remains just 10 runs behind Lara's record.

"It's been a privilege and honour to represent West Indies in five World Cups but disappointed to end without making it to the final four," Gayle said after the victory.

"I don't intend to put my body on the risk, I've been struggling. This is the last one, definitely,"

West Indies could have been in bigger trouble but Rashid Khan dropped a sitter at mid-wicket off Zadran when Hope was on five.

By the time Rashid caught him, at mid-wicket in the 38th over, Hope had laid a strong foundation for a 300-plus total.

Opener Evin Lewis celebrated his return to the team with 58 and Nicholas Pooran also made 58, his third 50-plus score of the tournament.

Skipper Jason Holder clobbered four sixes in his 45 off 34 balls to help the team past the 300-mark.

Dropped catches, squandered run-out opportunity and misfields marred Afghanistan's fielding, best illustrated in the final over of the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-vs-sri-lanka-rihanna-sprinkles-stardust-at-world-cup-232147&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiYyKzOmJ3jAhVD63MBHcXMCQwQFjABegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZLFGrfj9jSd6lZ3wWN0d-">West Indies</a> innings.

Afghan captain Gulbadin Naib got himself under a skier at long-off but flinched at the last moment, possibly losing the ball in sunlight, allowing what would have been a regulation catch to go for a boundary.

Naib could not impress with the bat either and fell for eight.

Shah and Alikhil refused to throw in the towel, though, frustrating the West Indies attack with a 133-run partnership.

Carlos Brathwaite (4-63) dismissed Shah as he and Kemar Roach (3-37) snuffed out Afghan hopes of an unlikely victory.

"Big stage, in the end, it was tough to chase 300-plus but I'm happy with the batting performance," Naib said afterwards.

"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/afghanistan-keeper-mohammad-shahzad-ruled-out-of-world-cup-2019-225176&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiTxOzmmJ3jAhXJ4HMBHUsWBv8QFjAAegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qTHO9j72XTfEz-2HmYA8_">Alikhil </a>is a youngster, he showed his class today. We have many such talented youngsters back home," Naib said.

"Fitness is a big issue, the boys are struggling. Also pressure, we need to control our nerves. We can work even more on our skills to prove ourselves," added Naib.

West Indies won the battle of the Cricket World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday. Chris Gayle managed only seven runs in his final World Cup appearance but Shai Hope capitalised on an early reprieve to score 77 and help the eliminated Caribbean side to 311-6 after electing to bat.

West Indies won the battle of the Cricket World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday. Chris Gayle managed only seven runs in his final World Cup appearance but Shai Hope capitalised on an early reprieve to score 77 and help the eliminated Caribbean side to 311-6 after electing to bat. While Gayle disappointed, 18-year-old Ikram Alikhil top-scored for Afghanistan with a career-best 86 before falling to the 39-year-old part-time spinner from Jamaica. Afghanistan were all out for 288 in exactly 50 overs - their highest score in the World Cup - to finish their campaign with nine straight defeats, denying their West Indian coach Phil Simmons a winning send-off. The match against the tournament's weakest side was an opportunity for Gayle to produce a special performance and to break Brian Lara's West Indies record for 10,348 ODI runs. But the prolific left-handed opener failed to take it, slashing at a wide Dawlat Zadran delivery to be caught behind. He finished his last World Cup with only one half-century and remains just 10 runs behind Lara's record. "It's been a privilege and honour to represent West Indies in five World Cups but disappointed to end without making it to the final four," Gayle said after the victory. "I don't intend to put my body on the risk, I've been struggling. This is the last one, definitely," West Indies could have been in bigger trouble but Rashid Khan dropped a sitter at mid-wicket off Zadran when Hope was on five. By the time Rashid caught him, at mid-wicket in the 38th over, Hope had laid a strong foundation for a 300-plus total. Opener Evin Lewis celebrated his return to the team with 58 and Nicholas Pooran also made 58, his third 50-plus score of the tournament. Skipper Jason Holder clobbered four sixes in his 45 off 34 balls to help the team past the 300-mark. Dropped catches, squandered run-out opportunity and misfields marred Afghanistan's fielding, best illustrated in the final over of the West Indies innings. Afghan captain Gulbadin Naib got himself under a skier at long-off but flinched at the last moment, possibly losing the ball in sunlight, allowing what would have been a regulation catch to go for a boundary. Naib could not impress with the bat either and fell for eight. Shah and Alikhil refused to throw in the towel, though, frustrating the West Indies attack with a 133-run partnership. Carlos Brathwaite (4-63) dismissed Shah as he and Kemar Roach (3-37) snuffed out Afghan hopes of an unlikely victory. "Big stage, in the end, it was tough to chase 300-plus but I'm happy with the batting performance," Naib said afterwards. "Alikhil is a youngster, he showed his class today. We have many such talented youngsters back home," Naib said. "Fitness is a big issue, the boys are struggling. Also pressure, we need to control our nerves. We can work even more on our skills to prove ourselves," added Naib.

Chris Gayle fails to break Brian Lara's record in World Cup swansong

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chris-gayle-fails-to-break-brian-laras-record-in-world-cup-swansong-233191">West Indies</a> should follow England's example to return stronger in the next World Cup, all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite said after the two-time champions exited the tournament with only two victories from nine matches.

Jason Holder and his men entered the tournament as a potential dark horse but blew hot and cold in between wins in their opener against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-will-aim-to-score-500-runs-against-bangladesh-says-skipper-sarfaraz-233173">Pakistan </a>and their final match against Afghanistan.

Despite their early exit, the emergence of batsmen Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer have made Caribbean fans optimistic about the team's future.

Brathwaite wants them to imitate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-have-a-point-to-prove-in-world-cup-semis-says-trevor-bayliss-233207">England </a>who have transformed themselves after crashing out of the 2015 World Cup, acquiring an array of stroke makers who routinely help the team to 300-plus totals.

"As a team, we need to regroup," Brathwaite, who nearly pulled off a thrilling victory against New Zealand with a spectacular century, told reporters.''

"We have some time off, some aching bodies will get time to recuperate and then it's about finding ways and combinations to compete and win series.''

"Hopefully we can take that winning mentality into the next World Cup. If you look at 2015 and what England did after the World Cup, they have built straight up to the 2019 World Cup and it's paying dividends," Brathwaite said.

England, who entered the tournament as the top-ranked ODI team but have since slipped to the second place, have joined Australia and India in the semi-finals with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ross-taylor-slams-skipper-kane-williamsons-critics-ahead-of-new-zealand-vs-england-clash-232639">New Zealand</a> set to complete the last four line-ups.

"I don't know off the field what the plans are for the 2023 World Cup but I think it's something we need to look at and build towards that," Brathwaite said.

Overall, the all-rounder said, it was an experience that West Indies must capitalise on to return stronger as a team.

"There is disappointment in the changing rooms at not making the final four but we're thankful for the good performances," he said.

"(Quick) Sheldon Cottrell had a fantastic tournament and at times like these, it's easy to let those things go missing.''

"But as a team we came together, we highlighted the guys that we thought had good performances and the guys that didn't will take the lessons and come back from it so we can start to win bilateral series leading up to the next World Cup," Brathwaite added.

West Indies should follow England's example to return stronger in the next World Cup, all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite said after the two-time champions exited the tournament with only two victories from nine matches.

West Indies should follow England's example to return stronger in the next World Cup, all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite said after the two-time champions exited the tournament with only two victories from nine matches. Jason Holder and his men entered the tournament as a potential dark horse but blew hot and cold in between wins in their opener against Pakistan and their final match against Afghanistan. Despite their early exit, the emergence of batsmen Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer have made Caribbean fans optimistic about the team's future. Brathwaite wants them to imitate England who have transformed themselves after crashing out of the 2015 World Cup, acquiring an array of stroke makers who routinely help the team to 300-plus totals. "As a team, we need to regroup," Brathwaite, who nearly pulled off a thrilling victory against New Zealand with a spectacular century, told reporters.'' "We have some time off, some aching bodies will get time to recuperate and then it's about finding ways and combinations to compete and win series.'' "Hopefully we can take that winning mentality into the next World Cup. If you look at 2015 and what England did after the World Cup, they have built straight up to the 2019 World Cup and it's paying dividends," Brathwaite said. England, who entered the tournament as the top-ranked ODI team but have since slipped to the second place, have joined Australia and India in the semi-finals with New Zealand set to complete the last four line-ups. "I don't know off the field what the plans are for the 2023 World Cup but I think it's something we need to look at and build towards that," Brathwaite said. Overall, the all-rounder said, it was an experience that West Indies must capitalise on to return stronger as a team. "There is disappointment in the changing rooms at not making the final four but we're thankful for the good performances," he said. "(Quick) Sheldon Cottrell had a fantastic tournament and at times like these, it's easy to let those things go missing.'' "But as a team we came together, we highlighted the guys that we thought had good performances and the guys that didn't will take the lessons and come back from it so we can start to win bilateral series leading up to the next World Cup," Brathwaite added.

Carlos Brathwaite wants West Indies to regroup, follow England's example

Players to watch out for in India vs West Indies World Cup clash

"Stop looking for excuses and start finding solutions," said West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick, urging his side to stick together and come back stronger after suffering a crushing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-23-west-indies-vs-bangladesh-227892">seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh</a> in the World Cup here.

Sent into bat, West Indies posted 321 for eight but a below-par bowling performance saw Bangladesh script the second highest successful run chase in World Cup history, knocking off the target of 322 with 8.3 overs to spare on Monday.

"If you look at it, I thought we were 60 runs short on that pitch and on that size field. We then didn't take the opportunities that came our way. We were always behind Bangladesh once they got through to 70/1," said Estwick after WI lost its third match on the trot in five games.

"The big players didn't kick on but saying that we made 321 runs and should have been able to defend that. But we can stand here, saying 'if this' and 'if that' - we didn't play well, we've lost the cricket game and that's that.&nbsp;We've got to come back stronger. We've still got four games left in the tournament and we can't point fingers or apportion blame to anyone. We have to stick together; that's how good teams pull through. Stop looking for excuses and start finding solutions,"&nbsp;&nbsp;Estwick said.

Odds are against West Indies now with just four games left to salvage any hopes of making it to the semi-finals in the 10-team tournament.

However, Estwick said his team will fight it out till the end.&nbsp;

"We're not down and out yet. We're going to fight and come back harder," he said.

"Give <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-beat-west-indies-by-seven-wickets-in-world-cup-228121">Bangladesh </a>credit. They played well and they're an improving side. They've played us now five times in the recent past and have beaten us every time. We just have to go away and put our heads together and find a solution," added&nbsp;Estwick.

"Stop looking for excuses and start finding solutions," said West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick, urging his side to stick together and come back stronger after suffering a crushing seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the World Cup here.

"Stop looking for excuses and start finding solutions," said West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick, urging his side to stick together and come back stronger after suffering a crushing seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the World Cup here. Sent into bat, West Indies posted 321 for eight but a below-par bowling performance saw Bangladesh script the second highest successful run chase in World Cup history, knocking off the target of 322 with 8.3 overs to spare on Monday. "If you look at it, I thought we were 60 runs short on that pitch and on that size field. We then didn't take the opportunities that came our way. We were always behind Bangladesh once they got through to 70/1," said Estwick after WI lost its third match on the trot in five games. "The big players didn't kick on but saying that we made 321 runs and should have been able to defend that. But we can stand here, saying 'if this' and 'if that' - we didn't play well, we've lost the cricket game and that's that. We've got to come back stronger. We've still got four games left in the tournament and we can't point fingers or apportion blame to anyone. We have to stick together; that's how good teams pull through. Stop looking for excuses and start finding solutions," Estwick said. Odds are against West Indies now with just four games left to salvage any hopes of making it to the semi-finals in the 10-team tournament. However, Estwick said his team will fight it out till the end. "We're not down and out yet. We're going to fight and come back harder," he said. "Give Bangladesh credit. They played well and they're an improving side. They've played us now five times in the recent past and have beaten us every time. We just have to go away and put our heads together and find a solution," added Estwick.

Stop looking for excuses and start finding solutions, says West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick

England captain Eoin Morgan knows better than most the emotions Jofra Archer will experience when the fast bowler plays against his native West Indies for the first time.

Dublin-born batsman Morgan, who switched allegiance from Ireland to England a decade ago, is set to lead the tournament hosts against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-not-only-ms-dhonis-icc-rejected-chris-gayles-request-also-225711">Caribbean</a> side in a World Cup group match in Southampton on Friday.

Barring a late injury, Morgan's team will include Barbados-born quick Archer, who only qualified for England earlier this year but whose ability to bowl at speeds of up to 95 mph now makes him a central figure as they chase a first 50-over World Cup title.

Archer, whose father is English, could have been playing for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/trevor-bayliss-will-have-to-live-with-the-sheldon-salute-says-jason-holder-226942">West Indies</a> had he not been overlooked for the Under-19 World Cup four years ago.

That fateful decision was to spark a chain of events that saw Archer joining Sussex and then begin the process of qualifying to play international cricket for England.

Now he will be up against plenty of familiar faces in fellow Bajans such as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-15-south-africa-vs-west-indies-225918">West Indies</a> captain Jason Holder and Shai Hope, as well as former youth team-mates Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer.

Morgan, recalling his own first experience of playing against Ireland for England, said Thursday&nbsp;"I think it is a moment where you reaffirm your decision. The difference is the feel.''

"When you play against guys that you've played with at age-group level, it feels like a club game against your mates you've known for a long time, compared to playing against strangers. That's a different feel. Being in that position myself it does feel different. He won't know how it feels until he plays the game. If I feel the need (to speak to him) I will, but I haven't yet," Morgan said.

'Handle it'

Meanwhile, Morgan backed the 24-year-old Archer, who has taken nine wickets in six one-day internationals at a healthy average of 27, to cope with the inevitable scrutiny that will come his way on Friday.

"I'm sure he will handle it like he's handled everything else in the tournament so far," said his skipper.

"Every challenge he has come up against so far he has come out the other side really well. So let's just see how it goes, we are not expecting anything majorly different. Jofra is extremely interesting because everything he has been confronted with, particularly out on the field, he has overcome,'' Morgan said.

"He's still learning, he's a very young, he has a lot of talent, and that is great for us. It's great that he's in an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-beat-bangladesh-by-106-runs-225564">England </a>shirt now," added Morgan.

England captain Eoin Morgan knows better than most the emotions Jofra Archer will experience when the fast bowler plays against his native West Indies for the first time.

England captain Eoin Morgan knows better than most the emotions Jofra Archer will experience when the fast bowler plays against his native West Indies for the first time. Dublin-born batsman Morgan, who switched allegiance from Ireland to England a decade ago, is set to lead the tournament hosts against the Caribbean side in a World Cup group match in Southampton on Friday. Barring a late injury, Morgan's team will include Barbados-born quick Archer, who only qualified for England earlier this year but whose ability to bowl at speeds of up to 95 mph now makes him a central figure as they chase a first 50-over World Cup title. Archer, whose father is English, could have been playing for the West Indies had he not been overlooked for the Under-19 World Cup four years ago. That fateful decision was to spark a chain of events that saw Archer joining Sussex and then begin the process of qualifying to play international cricket for England. Now he will be up against plenty of familiar faces in fellow Bajans such as West Indies captain Jason Holder and Shai Hope, as well as former youth team-mates Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer. Morgan, recalling his own first experience of playing against Ireland for England, said Thursday "I think it is a moment where you reaffirm your decision. The difference is the feel.'' "When you play against guys that you've played with at age-group level, it feels like a club game against your mates you've known for a long time, compared to playing against strangers. That's a different feel. Being in that position myself it does feel different. He won't know how it feels until he plays the game. If I feel the need (to speak to him) I will, but I haven't yet," Morgan said. 'Handle it' Meanwhile, Morgan backed the 24-year-old Archer, who has taken nine wickets in six one-day internationals at a healthy average of 27, to cope with the inevitable scrutiny that will come his way on Friday. "I'm sure he will handle it like he's handled everything else in the tournament so far," said his skipper. "Every challenge he has come up against so far he has come out the other side really well. So let's just see how it goes, we are not expecting anything majorly different. Jofra is extremely interesting because everything he has been confronted with, particularly out on the field, he has overcome,'' Morgan said. "He's still learning, he's a very young, he has a lot of talent, and that is great for us. It's great that he's in an England shirt now," added Morgan.

Eoin Morgan knows what Jofra Archer's feeling ahead of clash against native country West Indies

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/consistency-key-for-dangerous-west-indies-at-world-cup-brian-lara-208975&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjM7PKi6MDiAhVMuo8KHaVdCMUQFjADegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jUSDUXjOzNR9CgLVwOD9Y">West Indies</a> missed a historic run-mark in their second World Cup warm-up match.

The <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/chris-gayle-named-vice-captain-of-windies-world-cup-team-216601&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjM7PKi6MDiAhVMuo8KHaVdCMUQFjAAegQIAxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1e5yLV0-qZCv-IPbpVc-qC">Caribbean side</a> fell short of 79 runs to post the first-ever target of 500 runs in one-day international (ODI).

Century by Shai Hope and half-century by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/andre-russell-named-in-west-indies-world-cup-squad-kieron-pollard-and-sunil-narine-omitted-213370&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjM7PKi6MDiAhVMuo8KHaVdCMUQFjABegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw23HYA6N_xgtzGJJdpMcuxr">Andre Russell</a> helped West Indies to score a mammoth total after being asked to bat first.

On the 500-run mark, Shai said that it is definitely a goal and they can achieve it at some point with the batting power they have.

"It is definitely a goal we can try to achieve at some point," Hope said.

"Definitely, it would be great to be the first team to cross that 500 mark, and I am sure we have the batting firepower to do it," said Shai Hope.

Talking about the team performance batting all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite said that the tailenders can't contribute the same as they played against New Zealand, Also, it depends on the intent, situation, and execution from the batsmen.

"However, in a real game, you probably won't have the depth in batting at 10 and 11 that we had today. So you need to be a little real about the target," said Carlos Brathwaite.

"But what I will say is the intent and the execution from batsman to batsman, situation to situation, believe it or not, there were some times when we consolidated. So that was beautiful. Just to play what was probably the perfect batting innings as a team. Hopefully, we can get 325 consistently. That is probably about par in these conditions. And then, the odd day we can get 400 and give the bowlers a little bit of leeway," added Brathwaite.

Further, Carlos applauds Andre Russell over his batting style and his big hitting capabilities.

"Russell is just incredible, a freak of nature, really. I don't really know what to say about him. He just hits it, and once he hits it, it goes for six. It is a pleasure to be on the same team as him, I can tell you that. If you are on the field, you are not sure what you are going to bowl at him. It is just nice to enjoy from the inside," said Brathwaite.

A big part of West Indies chances of making 500 is Andre Russell, who brought his unreal form in the Indian Premier League to this match.

He made 54 from 25 balls and had he stayed at the crease for longer, West Indies would have been looking at 450-plus.

West Indies will take on Pakistan in their opening match of the World Cup on May 31 at Trent Bridge.

West Indies missed a historic run-mark in their second World Cup warm-up match. The Caribbean side fell short of 79 runs to post the first-ever target of 500 runs in one-day international (ODI).

West Indies missed a historic run-mark in their second World Cup warm-up match. The Caribbean side fell short of 79 runs to post the first-ever target of 500 runs in one-day international (ODI). Century by Shai Hope and half-century by Andre Russell helped West Indies to score a mammoth total after being asked to bat first. On the 500-run mark, Shai said that it is definitely a goal and they can achieve it at some point with the batting power they have. "It is definitely a goal we can try to achieve at some point," Hope said. "Definitely, it would be great to be the first team to cross that 500 mark, and I am sure we have the batting firepower to do it," said Shai Hope. Talking about the team performance batting all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite said that the tailenders can't contribute the same as they played against New Zealand, Also, it depends on the intent, situation, and execution from the batsmen. "However, in a real game, you probably won't have the depth in batting at 10 and 11 that we had today. So you need to be a little real about the target," said Carlos Brathwaite. "But what I will say is the intent and the execution from batsman to batsman, situation to situation, believe it or not, there were some times when we consolidated. So that was beautiful. Just to play what was probably the perfect batting innings as a team. Hopefully, we can get 325 consistently. That is probably about par in these conditions. And then, the odd day we can get 400 and give the bowlers a little bit of leeway," added Brathwaite. Further, Carlos applauds Andre Russell over his batting style and his big hitting capabilities. "Russell is just incredible, a freak of nature, really. I don't really know what to say about him. He just hits it, and once he hits it, it goes for six. It is a pleasure to be on the same team as him, I can tell you that. If you are on the field, you are not sure what you are going to bowl at him. It is just nice to enjoy from the inside," said Brathwaite. A big part of West Indies chances of making 500 is Andre Russell, who brought his unreal form in the Indian Premier League to this match. He made 54 from 25 balls and had he stayed at the crease for longer, West Indies would have been looking at 450-plus. West Indies will take on Pakistan in their opening match of the World Cup on May 31 at Trent Bridge.

West Indies miss 500-run mark in World Cup warm-up match agaisnt New Zealand

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/chris-gayle-named-vice-captain-of-windies-world-cup-team-216601&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiFhI6Ru5DiAhWC63MBHRmGDvIQFjAJegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3kEcijDw_MWEBd9BFUcbtJ">West Indies</a> skipper Jason Holder on Friday lauded Shai Hope's consistency over the last two years and said that the player can become one of the best ODI players to ever play for West Indies.

"Shai has been our most consistent player over the last two years. He's the quickest West Indian to 2000 runs, which is a really phenomenal feat. I saw the list of guys on the TV and it`s really good to have him in that company, and if he continues in that vein, he could be arguably one of our best ODI players to ever play," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Holder as saying.

Hope has been in tremendous form in the ongoing tri-nation series against Bangladesh and Ireland.

The batsmen recorded his career-best score of 170 runs in the opening match against Ireland and along with fellow opener John Campbell, he registered the highest ever ODI opening partnership of 365 runs.

Campbell missed out on the second match against Bangladesh, but Hope continued to keep his good form going, as he hit another century to allow West Indies to post a respectable total on the board.

West Indies lost the second match against Bangladesh, but Holder hopes that Campbell is fit enough to play in the next match of the Tri-nation series.

"Performances like that is something we`re definitely looking for. John Campbell got a hundred in the first game, but unfortunately, wasn`t fit enough to play the second. But hopefully, we can get him back on the park and firing on all cylinders once more," Holder said.

"I'm happy with how things have gone so far. I think the guys have been working really hard, they`ve been very disciplined. We probably weren`t at our best in the last game, but we`ve had tons of discussions over the last couple of days as to how we can get better and how we can improve, which is what you want in a young group like this one," he added.

West Indies have the best net run rate among the three teams and a win over Ireland in their next match, will take them to a step closer to the tri-series final.

"I'm very positive that we can bounce back against Ireland, and when we play Bangladesh the second time around, we'll put up a much better performance," Holder said.

West Indies takes on Ireland in their next match of the tri-nation series on Saturday, May 11.&nbsp;

West Indies skipper Jason Holder on Friday lauded Shai Hope's consistency over the last two years and said that the player can become one of the best ODI players to ever play for West Indies.

West Indies skipper Jason Holder on Friday lauded Shai Hope's consistency over the last two years and said that the player can become one of the best ODI players to ever play for West Indies. "Shai has been our most consistent player over the last two years. He's the quickest West Indian to 2000 runs, which is a really phenomenal feat. I saw the list of guys on the TV and it`s really good to have him in that company, and if he continues in that vein, he could be arguably one of our best ODI players to ever play," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Holder as saying. Hope has been in tremendous form in the ongoing tri-nation series against Bangladesh and Ireland. The batsmen recorded his career-best score of 170 runs in the opening match against Ireland and along with fellow opener John Campbell, he registered the highest ever ODI opening partnership of 365 runs. Campbell missed out on the second match against Bangladesh, but Hope continued to keep his good form going, as he hit another century to allow West Indies to post a respectable total on the board. West Indies lost the second match against Bangladesh, but Holder hopes that Campbell is fit enough to play in the next match of the Tri-nation series. "Performances like that is something we`re definitely looking for. John Campbell got a hundred in the first game, but unfortunately, wasn`t fit enough to play the second. But hopefully, we can get him back on the park and firing on all cylinders once more," Holder said. "I'm happy with how things have gone so far. I think the guys have been working really hard, they`ve been very disciplined. We probably weren`t at our best in the last game, but we`ve had tons of discussions over the last couple of days as to how we can get better and how we can improve, which is what you want in a young group like this one," he added. West Indies have the best net run rate among the three teams and a win over Ireland in their next match, will take them to a step closer to the tri-series final. "I'm very positive that we can bounce back against Ireland, and when we play Bangladesh the second time around, we'll put up a much better performance," Holder said. West Indies takes on Ireland in their next match of the tri-nation series on Saturday, May 11.

Windies captain Jason Holder lauds Shai Hope's consistency ahead of the World Cup

Marlon Samuels was full of praise for Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer after winning the third one-day match of a five-match series against India on Saturday.

Marlon Samuels claimed three wickets including Virat Kohli's prized wicket.

The 37-year-old Samuels said that his side will take remaining two matches more seriously after the levelling the series 1-1.

He said, "I think we are going to take the next game even more serious and as long as we can be consistent in all three departments we will be looking to win the next games.&nbsp;

"We are not looking to compete anymore. We are looking to win," Samuels added.

Despite Virat Kohli's century, Windies were successful in taking regular wickets to defend their fight total of 283 runs.

All-rounder Ashley Nurse was awarded man of the match for his dynamic performance at Pune's &nbsp;Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Samuels, the most experienced batsman in this Windies side, appreciited Hope's on-going form, he said, "Sitting in the dressing room and watching Shai Hope batting the way he has been batting, we have been having a lot of conversations about how to score runs in India and to be watching him doing the things we have been talking about him doing is just wonderful to be watching him."

"He is going from strength to strength and he is definitely one for the future."

Samuels also weighed in for Shimron Hetmyer, who has made scores of 106, 94 and a quick fire 37 in this match so far in this series, and called him "fearless and brave."

Marlon Samuels was full of praise for Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer after winning the third one-day match of a five-match series against India on Saturday. Marlon Samuels claimed three wickets including Virat Kohli's prized wicket.

Marlon Samuels was full of praise for Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer after winning the third one-day match of a five-match series against India on Saturday. Marlon Samuels claimed three wickets including Virat Kohli's prized wicket. The 37-year-old Samuels said that his side will take remaining two matches more seriously after the levelling the series 1-1. He said, "I think we are going to take the next game even more serious and as long as we can be consistent in all three departments we will be looking to win the next games. "We are not looking to compete anymore. We are looking to win," Samuels added. Despite Virat Kohli's century, Windies were successful in taking regular wickets to defend their fight total of 283 runs. All-rounder Ashley Nurse was awarded man of the match for his dynamic performance at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Samuels, the most experienced batsman in this Windies side, appreciited Hope's on-going form, he said, "Sitting in the dressing room and watching Shai Hope batting the way he has been batting, we have been having a lot of conversations about how to score runs in India and to be watching him doing the things we have been talking about him doing is just wonderful to be watching him." "He is going from strength to strength and he is definitely one for the future." Samuels also weighed in for Shimron Hetmyer, who has made scores of 106, 94 and a quick fire 37 in this match so far in this series, and called him "fearless and brave."

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