India vs West Indies, 2014-15 Photos

India Train Hard for West Indies Challenge

October 07, 2014 19:45

Team India will play a five-match ODI series against Chris Gayle and Sunil Narine-less West Indies. The first ODI will be played in Kochi on Wednesday. The ODI series will be followed by a lone T20 and three-match Test series.

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All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who failed miserably on England tour, during the home series against West Indies, starting on October 8. (All PTI images)
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India are expected to have little trouble against the lowly West Indians, who are further handicapped with mystery spinner Sunil Narine being withdrawn from the tour following his "illegal" bowling action reported during the Champions League T20. The Windies are also without their run-machine Chris Gayle, whose absence will certainly dent their chances.
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Virat Kohli will be aiming to reclaim his No.1 ranking in the ICC rankings.
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Shikhar Dhawan had struggled during the initial days in England but he recovered well for the latter half of the long tour.
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Skipper Mahendra Singh has hinted that India will try out a few things in the home rubber against West Indies.
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Selectors have picked Murali Vijay (left) in place of injured Rohit Sharma but it remains to be seen whether he or Ajinkya Rahane would open the innings with Shikhar Dhawan.
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Rookie teenage Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has impressed quite a few, including former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar says Kuldeep has a bright future.
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Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will once again be MS Dhoni's go to man. He had an impressive England tour with both ball and bat.
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The series is crucial to India's preparation to defend their World Cup title next year and the players will be looking to put up solid performances. Dhoni-led India are a well balanced side with both batsmen and bowlers in good form.

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