India Tour of West Indies 2023
Following their triumphant victory in the highly anticipated WTC 2023 Final, Team India is gearing up for an exhilarating all-format tour of the West Indies. With a packed schedule consisting of 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is, the India vs West Indies 2023 series promises a thrilling display of cricketing prowess. Spanning from 12th July to 13th August, this tour holds great significance as the Test matches will be part of the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle. Let’s dive into the exciting details of this eagerly anticipated cricketing extravaganza.
Test Matches
The tour kicks off with the first Test match at the picturesque Windsor Park in Dominica, scheduled to take place from 12th to 16th July. Following that, cricket enthusiasts will witness a historic event as the second Test, to be held at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad between 20th to 24th July, marks the 100th Test match between India and West Indies. Both Tests will commence at 7:30 PM IST, adding to the allure of the evening cricketing spectacle.
ODI Matches
Moving on to the ODIs, the action-packed series commences with the first two matches at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados on 27th and 29th July. The thrilling encounter concludes at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on 1st August. Each ODI match will commence at 7 PM IST, setting the stage for captivating clashes between the two cricketing powerhouses.
T20I Matches
The T20I series promises to be a rollercoaster ride of excitement, commencing on 3rd August in Trinidad before moving to Guyana for the next two matches on 6th and 8th August. As a grand finale to this enthralling tour, both teams will travel to the United States, specifically Florida, to battle it out in the final two T20Is on 12th and 13th August. The T20I matches will start at 8 PM IST, providing a perfect prime-time spectacle for cricket enthusiasts around the globe.
India’s Squad for West Indies Tour 2023:
In preparation for this action-packed tour, the BCCI has unveiled the India cricket team squad for the Test series and three ODIs against the West Indies. Notably, three talented newcomers, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Mukesh Kumar, have earned their place in the Test squad. Meanwhile, Pujara has been dropped, and pace bowler Shami will be taking a well-deserved rest, making way for Navdeep Saini. The squad also features a formidable lineup of experienced players, including Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, and more.
India Test Squad Highlights:
- Batters: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Wicketkeepers: KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Jaydev Unadkat, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Mukesh Kumar
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India ODI Squad Highlights:
The 17-member ODI squad, led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Hardik Pandya, includes talented players such as Sanju Samson, Rut
uraj Gaikwad, and the uncapped Mukesh Kumar. The squad is bolstered by the presence of accomplished all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, along with the spin duo of Chahal and Kuldeep.
India ODI Squad Highlights:
- Batters: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Jaydev Unadkat, Shardul Thakur, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal
Awaiting West Indies Squad Announcement:
The West Indies Cricket Team is yet to announce their squad for the highly anticipated series against India. Fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the revelation of the West Indies team lineup, which is sure to add further excitement to the upcoming clashes.
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