3 dangerous players of West Indies ahead of ODI series against India
India and West Indies will play a 3-match ODI series starting on July 27 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. With the ICC Cricket World Cup just two months away, this series is crucial for India, who are hosting the tournament and are among the favourites to win. In contrast, the West Indies failed to qualify for the first time ever.
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India will use the series to experiment with different team combinations, but the West Indies have players who can pose a serious threat. Despite their poor one-day record, India must not underestimate the West Indies. Here are three players from the West Indian side who India should be wary of in the upcoming series:
Shimron Hetmyer: Can Rip Apart Any Opposition on His Day
Shimron Hetmyer is a big-hitting batsman who can be a threat to any opposition on his day. He has not played for the West Indies in almost a year and will be eager to prove himself in the upcoming series against India. Hetmyer has a decent average of 35.29 in 47 ODIs and a healthy strike rate of 106.4. He has looked in good form in the Major League games he has played recently, and the West Indies will be counting on him to perform in the series.
Jayden Seales: One of the Most Exciting Talents in the Caribbean
Jayden Seales is a 21-year-old seamer who is one of the most exciting talents in the Caribbean. While he has already made a mark in Test cricket, his ODI career is yet to take off. Seales has managed to secure just 4 wickets in 7 matches of this format. Similar to Hetmyer, he is making a comeback to the ODI setup and will undoubtedly be eager to deliver an impressive performance. India should not underestimate him, as Seales possesses all the skills to pose significant challenges for their batters.
Yannic Cariah: Hoping to Get Some Game Time
Yannic Cariah is a left-handed batsman who will be hoping to get some game time in the upcoming series. He has played only one ODI for the West Indies, in which he scored 2 runs. Cariah has been in good form in the domestic circuit, and the West Indies will be hoping that he can translate that form into the international arena. While he may not be a big name, India must not underestimate him as he has the potential to perform well.
