India cricket team will start prepararing for T20I World Cup, when they take on Windies cricket team in first T20 International (T20I) match of three-match series at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill in Florida, USA. Before leaving for Caribbean Islands, India captain Virat Kohli pointed out, the main objective of the T20s and the subsequent ODI series against the West Indies is to try out fringe players who are on selectors' mind. Kohli was expected to be rested for the limited-overs leg of the tour but a full-strength squad has been picked barring the absence of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah who will join the side ahead of the Test series beginning August 22. All-rounder Hardik Pandya has been rested for the entire tour. However, West Indies were jolted with major setback as their star all-rounder Andre Russell was ruled out from first of the three match T20 series due to injury.
Check India tour of Windies tour schedule and news here
Can Iyer, Pandey solve india’s middle order conundrum?
It will be a crucial couple of weeks for Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey, who are back in the mix after being sidelined from India's ICC cricket world cup plans. Pandey last played for India in November 2019 and Iyer in February 2018. With India looking to solidify their brittle middle-order in ODIs, both batsmen have a good opportunity to make their case in the coming six games. Both Pandey and Iyer, who were part of the recently-concluded A series in the Caribbean, come into the senior team with runs under their belt.
Pandey and Iyer record in recently concluded India A tour of Caribbean Islands
Team India news
Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar and pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Deepak Chahar are also back in the T20 squad while speedster Navdeep Saini and Deepak's brother Rahul are in line to make their India debut. With Rohit Sharma and a fit-again Shikhar Dhawan set to open, the number four spot seems likely to be occupied by K L Rahul, who has fond memories of the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, having scored an unbeaten 110 in his last innings here almost three years ago.
Is Rohit-Virat rift rumours make any impact?
Rohit was the top-scorer in the World Cup, with a record five hundreds, and would be keen to carry that form amid the off-field drama of a speculated rift with Kohli, who has categorically denied any differences with his deputy.
ALSO READ: Rohit for ODIs, Kohli for Tests - Is it the right time for split captaincy?
Can Rishabh Pant make up to selectors expectation?
From this tour onwards, Rishabh Pant will have more responsibility on his shoulders with the selectors backing him as the number one wicketkeeper in all formats amid little clarity over the future of MS Dhoni.
West Indies team news
The explosive Kieron Pollard and spinner Sunil Narine are back in the side though Chris Gayle will only be seen in the ODIs. Injury-prone Andre Russell too has been named in the T20 squad. The regional side will be aiming to get over the disappointment of World Cup with a good result against India. Coach Floyd Reifer expects the series to be high on entertainment. "The team is young, and we like to mix the experienced players with the youth. We have a very good blend. We are looking forward to the matches here in Florida. It should be a very exciting weekend, we lots of entertainment for the fans," Reifer said ahead of the series.
Here are the playing 11 prediction of both the teams
India playing 11: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar/Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
West Indies playing 11: John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicolas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Keemo Paul, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Rovman Powell
India vs West Indies, first T20 match timings and streaming details
Date and Day: August 3, 2019, Saturday.
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill in Florida, USA
Time: 8:00 pm IST, 02:30 pm GMT, 10:30 am local
The India vs West Indies first T20 match will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 1 with English Commentary and Sony TEN 3 HD, Sony TEN 3 with Hindi Commentary. The live streaming of the India vs West Indies will be available on Sony Liv app and website.
Here are the squads of both the teams
West Indies squad: John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicolas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Keemo Paul, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Anthony Bramble, Andre Russell, Khary Pierre.
India squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini.
Check India tour of Windies tour schedule and news here
Can Iyer, Pandey solve india’s middle order conundrum?
It will be a crucial couple of weeks for Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey, who are back in the mix after being sidelined from India's ICC cricket world cup plans. Pandey last played for India in November 2019 and Iyer in February 2018. With India looking to solidify their brittle middle-order in ODIs, both batsmen have a good opportunity to make their case in the coming six games. Both Pandey and Iyer, who were part of the recently-concluded A series in the Caribbean, come into the senior team with runs under their belt.
Pandey and Iyer record in recently concluded India A tour of Caribbean Islands
Team India news
Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar and pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Deepak Chahar are also back in the T20 squad while speedster Navdeep Saini and Deepak's brother Rahul are in line to make their India debut. With Rohit Sharma and a fit-again Shikhar Dhawan set to open, the number four spot seems likely to be occupied by K L Rahul, who has fond memories of the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, having scored an unbeaten 110 in his last innings here almost three years ago.
Is Rohit-Virat rift rumours make any impact?
Rohit was the top-scorer in the World Cup, with a record five hundreds, and would be keen to carry that form amid the off-field drama of a speculated rift with Kohli, who has categorically denied any differences with his deputy.
ALSO READ: Rohit for ODIs, Kohli for Tests - Is it the right time for split captaincy?
Can Rishabh Pant make up to selectors expectation?
From this tour onwards, Rishabh Pant will have more responsibility on his shoulders with the selectors backing him as the number one wicketkeeper in all formats amid little clarity over the future of MS Dhoni.
West Indies team news
The explosive Kieron Pollard and spinner Sunil Narine are back in the side though Chris Gayle will only be seen in the ODIs. Injury-prone Andre Russell too has been named in the T20 squad. The regional side will be aiming to get over the disappointment of World Cup with a good result against India. Coach Floyd Reifer expects the series to be high on entertainment. "The team is young, and we like to mix the experienced players with the youth. We have a very good blend. We are looking forward to the matches here in Florida. It should be a very exciting weekend, we lots of entertainment for the fans," Reifer said ahead of the series.
Here are the playing 11 prediction of both the teams
India playing 11: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar/Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
West Indies playing 11: John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicolas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Keemo Paul, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Rovman Powell
India vs West Indies, first T20 match timings and streaming details
Date and Day: August 3, 2019, Saturday.
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill in Florida, USA
Time: 8:00 pm IST, 02:30 pm GMT, 10:30 am local
The India vs West Indies first T20 match will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 1 with English Commentary and Sony TEN 3 HD, Sony TEN 3 with Hindi Commentary. The live streaming of the India vs West Indies will be available on Sony Liv app and website.
Here are the squads of both the teams
West Indies squad: John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicolas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Keemo Paul, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Anthony Bramble, Andre Russell, Khary Pierre.
India squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini.
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