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India tour of West Indies 2023

In a recent interaction with ESPNcricinfo, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer expressed reservations about the bowling abilities of Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal when it comes to international matches.

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Wasim Jaffer questions the bowling prowess of Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal in international cricket

Despite a challenging defeat in the recent T20I series against the West Indies, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav proudly applauds the team's undying grit and perseverance.

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Kuldeep Yadav remains optimistic after T20I series loss against West Indies, highlights Team India's resilience

Nicholas Pooran was adjudged 'Player of the series' for delivering consistent performances against the Hardik Pandya-led side

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Nicholas Pooran’s befitting reply on Instagram to Hardik Pandya's 'If Nicky wants to hit me, let him' remark goes viral

Wasim Jaffer, former India batter, has sharply dissected India's recent T20I setback against West Indies.

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Wasim Jaffer tears into India's bizarre batting strategy after shock T20I series defeat against West Indies

Salman Butt, the former Pakistani opening batsman, has shared his insights on India's recent 5-match series defeat against the West Indies.

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Ex-Pakistan captain gives verdict on Team India after T20I series loss against West Indies, says 'it will impact India's morale'

Following a 2-3 defeat in the T20I series against West Indies, India's head coach Rahul Dravid emphasised the imperative need to enhance their batting depth

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India head coach Rahul Dravid addresses glaring batting depth issues but lavishes praise on debutants after losing series to West Indies

Since delivering a splendid century for the Mumbai Indians New York in the 2023 Major League Cricket final, Nicholas Pooran has been in phenomenal form

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IND vs WI: Bruised by Arshdeep Singh and Brandon King, West Indies hero Nicholas Pooran's photos go viral

The Indian cricket team's recent tour of the West Indies culminated in a disheartening 2-3 series defeat

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IND vs WI: Hardik Pandya and his captaincy, lack of batting depth among five reasons for India's loss to West Indies

Although Tilak Varma hasn't played an ODI yet, his 173-run performance in the recent five-match T20I series against the West Indies has certainly turned heads

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IND vs WI: Robin Uthappa tips Tilak Varma to make ODI World Cup squad after bright start to international career

Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran picked up the baton from bowler Romario Shepherd as the trio guided the West Indies to a win over India

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'Hope they introspect instead of making silly statements' — Former India pacer enraged after series loss to West Indies

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PCB alleged that Andy Pycroft Pycroft told the captains to avoid a handshake at the toss during India vs Pakistan clash

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Akeal Hosein will lead West Indies in the T20I series against Nepal.

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India tour of West Indies, 2023