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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

The match was curtailed due to rain and India eventually had to chase 255 in 36 overs. (Photo: AP)

'Take a lot of pride in performing for team', says skipper Virat Kohli

With the win in the third ODI, the Men in Blue won the series 2-0 as the first match of the series was abandoned due to rain.

15 Aug 2019 10:40 AM

With this victory, India won the three-match ODI series by 2-0 after the first ODI got abandoned due to rain. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli's ton helps India beat West Indies by 6 wickets

India will now compete against West Indies for the first Test match starting from August 22.

15 Aug 2019 10:31 AM

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

Brathwaite's last memorable innings came in the World Cup in England when he blasted an 82-ball 101 to take West Indies to the brink of victory against New Zealand. (Photo: AFP)

Brathwaite working on fitness and reprogramming his thoughts to regain batting form

Brathwaite scored 9, 10 and 0 across formats in the ongoing limited over series against India as West Indies suffered four straight games.

14 Aug 2019 3:16 PM

Rohit Sharma needs 26 runs to surpass World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in the list. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma eyes to surpass Yuvraj Singh in 3rd ODI against West Indies

Rohit Sharma has gathered 8676 runs in 217 matches while Yuvraj Singh hung his boots with 8701 runs in 304 matches.

14 Aug 2019 12:15 PM

Pant hit an attractive half-century in the third and final T20 International but some of his dismissals after getting set have left a lot to be desired. (Photo: AFP)

'Each day, I want to improve as a cricketer and human being', says Rishabh Pant

On the wickets in the Caribbean, Pant found them to be a bit on the slower side as batsmen require some time to get set.

14 Aug 2019 12:02 PM

The 32-year-old Sharma will also eye another record as he needs 26 runs to go past Yuvraj Singh to become the seventh-highest Indian scorer in ODI cricket. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli 27 runs away from scripting big record for Team India

India takes on West Indies in the final ODI of the series in Trinidad and Tobago later today.

14 Aug 2019 10:43 AM

The 31-year-old Brathwaite said that the team has the belief to win matches, but the side has been unable to execute that belief on the field. (Photo: AFP)

'We continue to miss key points in matches', says Carlos Brathwaite

The first ODI was abandoned due to rain whereas, in the second ODI, the Men in Blue came out triumphant.

14 Aug 2019 10:32 AM

The 21-year-old Pant said that the team management is just trying to give every member of the squad a chance to play in the final XI. (Photo: AFP)

'Want to play positive cricket and win matches for Team India', says Rishabh Pant

Pant said that every member of the team is calm and is just focussing on winning the final ODI of the series.

14 Aug 2019 9:40 AM

Gayle is also expected to feature in the third ODI of the series. (Photo: AFP)

Brian Lara congratulates Chris Gayle for breaking his records; see tweet

Gayle has now scored 10408 runs in 300 ODI appearances for West Indies.

13 Aug 2019 4:50 PM

During the second ODI, Virat Kohli crossed Sourav Ganguly to become the second highest ODI run-scorer in the ODIs. (Photo:AFP)

Wasim Jaffer predicts the numbers of ODI tons Virat Kohli will hit in his career

After Virat Kohli scored his 42nd ODI ton against West Indies, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer hailed centurion Virat Kohli.

13 Aug 2019 2:03 PM

With scores of 1, 23, 3 in the Twenty series and single-digit score of 2 in the second ODI, Dhawan's comeback post injury has been far from ideal. (Photo: AFP)

Shikhar Dhawan under pressure to score big with series on line in 3rd ODI

Troubled by in-coming deliveries, twice Dhawan lost his wicket to pacer Sheldon Cottrell.

13 Aug 2019 12:46 PM

In reply, West Indies were on course at 148 for four before they lost their last six wickets for 62 runs to be bundled out for 210 in 42 overs. (Photo: AFP)

'Show more grit and stomach to fight': Windies coach after losing to India

Lack of partnerships once again put paid to West Indies' hopes as they handed a 0-1 lead to India in the three-match ODI series.

12 Aug 2019 4:22 PM

When asked about the tough weather conditions, Kohli said that he prepares and trains to contribute for such difficult days. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Virat Kohli reveals secret behind his dance moves against West Indies

Kohli became the second-highest run-getter for India in ODIs as he played a knock of 120 runs against Windies in the second ODI on Sunday.

12 Aug 2019 3:21 PM

During India’s journey to 279, Virat Kohli shattered multiple records to register his name in the books of global and all-time ODI records. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli shatters multiple records during India’s win versus WI in the second ODI

The 30-year-old first surpassed Pakistan’s legendary Javed Miandad to be the highest run-getter against the West Indies in the ODIs.

12 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

West Indies lost wickets at regular intervals but looked well within sight of the target with Nicholas Pooran (42) and Rostan Chase (18) in the middle. (Photo: AFP)

'Wickets are byproducts of economical spells': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar scalped four wickets for 31 runs in India's 59-run win over the Caribbeans.

12 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli is seen having a candid conversation with Chahal. (Photo: AFP)

'Was tired when I reached score of 65 against Windies': Virat Kohli tells Chahal

India next takes on West Indies in the final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday, August 14 in Trinidad and Tobago.

12 Aug 2019 1:13 PM

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