IND vs WI: Why captain Rohit and Virat Kohli are not playing in the second ODI, Hardik Pandya revealed
The second ODI match between India and West Indies is being played in Barbados. West Indies have decided to bowl first after winning the toss. India has made two changes in the team during the ODI World Cup. These changes have been made to test the talent of young players and give them a chance. Hardik Pandya is captaining in the second ODI.
The Indian team, which won the first ODI, has made major changes in the second ODI. Captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli have not been included in the playing XI. Akshar Patel and Sanju Samson have been replaced in their place in the second match.
The second ODI match between India and West Indies is being played in Barbados. West Indies have decided to bowl first after winning the toss. India has made two changes in the team during the ODI World Cup. These changes have been made to test the talent of young players and give them a chance.
Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and middle-order backbone Virat Kohli have been rested for the second ODI. In their place, Sanju Samson and Akshar Patel have been included in the Indian playing XI. Hardik Pandya has been appointed as the captain of the second ODI.
After the toss, Hardik said, "Rohit and Virat are playing consistent cricket, we need to answer some questions, so they are resting in this game. They can be fresh for the third ODI."
Playing XI of both the teams for the second ODI: –
West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Alyque Athanajé, Shai Hope (wk/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Casey Carty, Romario Shepherd, Yannick Kariya, Gudakesh Moti, Alzarri Joseph, Jaden Seals
India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar