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24-year-old Shreyas Iyer played a big role in India's 2-0 series win against the West Indies, ably supporting captain Virat Kohli, who excelled with back- to-back centuries. (Photo:AFP)

'I love batting under pressure': Shreyas Iyer

Kohli and Iyer had partnerships of 125 and 120 in the second and third ODIs respectively, overcoming tricky situations.

15 Aug 2019 5:17 PM

West Indies had won the toss and opted to bat first. The openers Evin Lewis and Chris Gayle had provided a solid base for the team as they put up a 115-run stand. (Photo:AFP)

‘Just need to get it all together for longer periods’, says Jason Holder

Skipper Kohli and Gayle were seen doing their famous high-five on the pitch after Gayle's dismissal.

15 Aug 2019 3:17 PM

Indian captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who appeared to have played his last match in the third ODI here, saying apart from his cricketing exploits he will also be remembered for his fun-loving and friendly nature. (Photo:AP)

Chris Gayle is an 'icon' but best part is he's fun-loving, friendly: Virat Kohli

The duo were earlier together in the IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore.

15 Aug 2019 2:41 PM

Virat Kohli smashed back-to-back centuries to lead from the front in the 2-0 series win in the three-match contest against the West Indies while Shreyas Iyer hit aggressive yet composed 71 and 65 to also play a big role in the victory. The duo had partnerships of 125 and 120 in the second and third ODIs under tricky situations. (Photo:AFP)

'Shreyas Iyer can be in middle order if he daily shines under pressure': Virat Kohli

Kohli said his experience helped him overcome pressure situations in both the matches against the West Indies.

15 Aug 2019 1:04 PM

India are leading the series 1-0 after winning the second ODI. The first match was abandoned due to rain. Only 1.3 overs were bowled by India when skies opened up. (Photo: BCCI/twitter)

Rain halts play in 3rd ODI between India and West Indies

Only 1.3 overs were bowled by India when skies opened up.

14 Aug 2019 8:07 PM

Virat Kohli said during the toss: 'Just an opportunity to come out and do something challenging. We just spoke about how in the last game, after the drinks break, we lost our way a little bit. When you have played cricket for long periods of time, you can make those mistakes, and it brings in the other team.' JAson Holder shakes hands with Virat Kohli during the third and final OD between India and West Indies. (Photo:BCCI/Twitter)

Ind vs WI 3rd ODI: West Indies win toss, elect to bat

India is leading the series by 1-0 as they won the second ODI while the first game was abandoned due to rain.

14 Aug 2019 7:59 PM

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's remarks come after Kohli's knock of 120 runs in the match. With this knock, Virat Kohli became the highest run-getter for india in ODIs against West Indies, going past Pakistan's Javed Miandad. Kohli has also become the second-highest run-getter for India in ODIs. (Photo:AP/PTI)

'Virat Kohli desperately wanted to score 100': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Kumar scalped four wickets in the match and he got the crucial breakthroughs of Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase and Kemar Roach.

12 Aug 2019 11:53 AM

Chasing 270 in 46 overs, West Indies were in a good position at 179/4, but successive wickets of Nicholas Pooran and Roston Chase derailed the chase, and in the end, the side lost the match by 59 runs. (Photo:AP)

'Should look to build partnerships in the middle': Windies coach Floyd Reifer

Reifer also congratulated Chris Gayle on achieving the landmark of 300 ODI games.

12 Aug 2019 11:40 AM

After the early departures of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli scored a brilliant 120 off 125 balls to help India post 279 for seven after opting to bat. (Photo:AFP)

'It was my chance to step up and take responsibility', says Virat Kohli

Kohli said the number of left-handers in West Indies team prompted him to play Kuldeep Yadav in place of Yuzvendra Chahal.

12 Aug 2019 10:05 AM

India rode on Virat Kohli's 120 off 125 balls and Shreyas Iyer's 71 to post a challenging 279 for seven after opting to bat. (Photo:AP/PTI)

India rides on Kohli and Iyer's knock to bag first win of the series

By virtue of the win on Sunday, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here. The first ODI between the two sides was washed out.

12 Aug 2019 9:48 AM

Jason Holder expressed his confidence in their bowling attack and stated that they did a good job with the ball in the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

'I think execution is key part': Holder ahead of second ODI against India

India thrashed West Indies in the three-match T20I series as the latter was white-washed by the Men in Blue.

11 Aug 2019 12:01 PM

India's captain Virat Kohli, right, and Ajinka Rahane build up their partnership during the second ODI cricket match against West Indies. (Photo: AP)

In-form Ajinkya Rahane provides balance to the ODI side, believes Virat Kohli

The India skipper said that he has been part of ODI set up for long and his presence gives side the leverage of adding an extra bowler.

26 Jun 2017 12:16 PM

India's captain Virat Kohli leaves the field as rain delay play for the second time during the first ODI cricket match against West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo: AP)

West Indies vs India: Rain stops play, India in commanding position

India: 199-3 from 39.2 overs. Virat Kohli: 33, Dhoni: 9

23 Jun 2017 6:05 PM

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