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West Indies' T20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite Thursday sweated it out at the Eden Gardens, a ground where his four successive sixes in a World T20 final made him a household name.

The West Indies on Thursday announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of India, beginning next month. Kieron Pollard will continue to lead both the ODI and T20I squads with Nicholas Pooran as his deputy in the shortest format and Shai Hope taking over the role of vice-captain in the ODIs.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, determined to end their title drought, made strategic signings at the ILT20 Season 4 auction for the upcoming 2025-2026 tournament. Their revamped squad features explosive batsmen like Alex Hales and Liam Livingstone, power-hitter Andre Russell, and key all-rounder Brandon McMullen. The team is poised to challenge for their maiden ILT20 championship.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will announce the Indian squad for the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies soon. The selection meeting will be held online. Shubman Gill will captain India in their first home series of the new World Test Championship cycle. West Indies have recalled Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze.

West Indies coach Floyd Reifer is confident that T20 megastars like Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine alongwith some talented youngsters will provide the fireworks against India when a sell-out weekend crowd shows up for the two T20 Internationals starting here on Saturday

West Indies suffered a major blow ahead of the first Twenty20 International (T20I) against India as their star all-rounder Andre Russell was ruled out of the three-match T20I series due to injury.

India's premier seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar pulled out of first T20I against West Indies on Sunday owing to a gastric problem.

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will miss the upcoming Test series against India. A lower back injury has ruled him out of the two-match contest. Jediah Blades will replace Joseph for the series starting October 2 in Ahmedabad. Jason Holder declined selection as a replacement. The team also lost Shamar Joseph earlier due to injury.

West Indies have recalled off-spinner Sunil Narine and all-rounder Kieron Pollard for the first two T20Is of the three-match series against India beginning August 3. The 14-member squad, which was announced on Tuesday, also includes power-hitter Andre Russell, who will go through a fitness assessment prior to the series.

Shamar Springer's exceptional hat-trick in the final T20I secured a consolation 15-run victory for West Indies against Afghanistan. Despite the win, Afghanistan clinched the series 2-1. Springer's all-round performance, including crucial batting and a match-winning spell, earned him the Player of the Match award.

In a historic ODI first, West Indies bowled only spin against Bangladesh. The visitors used five spinners for all 50 overs. Bangladesh posted 213/7. A late partnership boosted their score. Gudakesh Motie took three wickets. West Indies aims to recover from their first ODI loss. This strategy was on a dry pitch.

West Indies made history in their second ODI against Bangladesh by bowling an unprecedented 50 overs of spin, a move that saw them win the match in a thrilling super over. This strategic gamble, featuring five spinners who bowled ten overs each, shattered the previous ODI record for spin bowling.

The struggling West Indies were dealt another blow on Wednesday with opener Evin Lewis pulling out of the limited overs leg of the India tour, citing personal reasons.

The likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be aiming to cement their places in the squad as India continue auditions for next year's T20 World Cup when they take on the West Indies in a three-match T20I series, starting on Friday.

New Zealand completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep against the West Indies with a four-wicket victory in the final match. Matt Henry starred with four wickets as the hosts chased down 162. This ODI success follows New Zealand's 3-1 T20I series win, with both teams now preparing for a Test series.

Here are the details of when, where and how to watch the live stream of 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

India controlled the opening Test against West Indies on Day 3. Nitish Reddy made a catch at square leg. This removed Tagenarine Chanderpaul. India declared their innings at 448 for 5. KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja reached 100 runs. West Indies faced a large run difference. India looked set for a quick win.

The West Indies have announced their squad, led by Roston Chase, for the upcoming two-Test series against India. The series, starting October 2nd in Ahmedabad, marks the beginning of India's 2025 home season. Following the West Indies series, India will host South Africa for a full series in November and December.

Shubman Gill's spectacular diving catch ignited India's charge on Day 3 of the second Test against West Indies. Following a dominant bowling performance led by Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul, India enforced the follow-on. The West Indies, struggling at 35 for 2 at tea, face a daunting task to avoid defeat.

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have traded West Indies wicket-keeper batsman Denesh Ramdin from Trinbago Knight Riders while letting go skipper Carlos Brathwaite and coach Robin Singh for the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Veteran Kemar Roach returns to the West Indies Test squad for their December series against New Zealand, bolstering an inexperienced pace attack. Ojay Shields earns his maiden Test call-up as injuries sideline the Joseph brothers. The team has undergone intensive preparation, aiming to improve their standing in the World Test Championship.

India's spinners have taken control of the second Test against the West Indies. Captain Shubman Gill scored an impressive century, setting a strong foundation. The West Indies are trailing significantly after losing four wickets. Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets, putting India in a commanding position to win the series. The Indian team displayed excellent batting and bowling throughout the day.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 173 runs on day one of the second Test against West Indies. India reached 318 runs for the loss of two wickets. Jaiswal shared a significant partnership with Sai Sudharsan. India aims for a series clean sweep. The West Indies team seeks to avoid another whitewash.

Match referee Andy Pycroft, previously embroiled in an Asia Cup handshake controversy, received a warm welcome at the India vs West Indies 1st Test. Shubman Gill, making his home debut as India's Test captain, saw West Indies win the toss and bat first. The match began smoothly, free from any past drama.

West Indies spinner Khary Pierre expressed surprise at India's decision to enforce the follow-on, but praised his team's counterattacking response. Opener John Campbell and Shai Hope built a strong partnership, ending day three at 173/2. Pierre believes the wicket remains good for batting, and the team aims to make a game of it.

Kuldeep Yadav's exceptional 5-wicket haul, his fifth in Tests, propelled India to a commanding position against West Indies. With a significant lead, India enforced the follow-on, leaving the visitors with a daunting task to extend the match. Kuldeep's spell, also saw him become the owner of the joint-most five-wicket hauls in cricket for a left arm wrist spinner.

Krunal Pandya's two last-over sixes after Rohit Sharma's characteristically sublime 67 lifted India to 167 for five against West Indies in the second T20 International on Sunday.

Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar and Navdeep Saini -- all of whom made the cut for India's limited-overs squad on Sunday -- picked up two wickets each to limit the hosts to 236, after which Ruturaj Gaikwad's 99 led the visitors' eight-wicket win.

India, fresh from their Asia Cup victory, are set to face an undermanned West Indies in the first Test starting Thursday in Ahmedabad. This crucial match for World Test Championship points will be played on a green-top pitch, marking India's first home game in the WTC 2025-27 cycle.