Port of Spain: Yuvraj Singh’s patchy form and fear of inclement weather will be paramount when India take on the West Indies in the second ODI here, Sunday.
The first ODI was abandoned after 39.2 overs with India reaching 199 for three when persistent showers played spoilsport. Shikhar Dhawan’s 87 and comeback-man Ajinkya Rahane’s 62 were the highlights of the Indian innings.
While weather is not in their control, what will keep Virat Kohli a touch worried is Yuvraj’s form which doesn’t exactly inspire confidence of the highest order.
With just two years left and around 45-50 ODIs to be played, Kohli will have to take a call in the next few months about Yuvraj figuring in his scheme of things.
An explosive left-hander like Rishabh Pant, the most exciting batting prospect among the Gen-Next is waiting in the wings, eagerly for his chance.
With the first match being a wash-out, India are unlikely to change their playing XI for the second ODI, which will be played at the same venue.
Ist ODI washed out
Port of Spain: Indian batsmen had no trouble in getting a few easy runs under their belt before persistent rain led to abandonment of the first cricket ODI against the West Indies here Friday. After two rain-interruptions, India’s innings ended at 199 for three in 39.2 overs.
