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India vs West Indies talking points

Yesterday India was stunned by the West Indies and exited the WorldT20 at the semi final stage. But, here we should spare a thought for Virat Kohli who had an incredible tournament and was the one man army for India. There were also some questions raised on Dhoni’s faith on Ashwin as he bowled 2 overs […]
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Twitter reacts as West Indies beat India in the second Semi-final by 7 wickets

West Indies defeated India by seven wickets on Thursday night at Wankhede, Mumbai to reach the final of the World T20 2016. Batting first, India posted a huge total of 192/2 on the board. Virat Kohli, top scored with 89 off just 47 balls. Rohit Sharma ( 43 off 31 balls ) & Ajinkya Rahane […]
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Afghanistan upsets West Indians party before the Knockouts

West Indies failed to maintain their 100% record when Afghanistan beat them by 6 runs in a World T20 stage match in Nagpur. Afghanistan held their nerve to register their first win in Group One. West Indies won the toss and decided to bowl as Afghanistan posted 123-7, baited by 48 off 40 balls by […]
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Twitter reactions: West Indies 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka – essentiallysports.com

Check Twitter reactions: West Indies 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka.West Indies won their second game Super 10 stage by Sri Lanka
Twitter reactions: West Indies 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka – essentiallysports.com

Twitter reacts as Gayle blows England away

Christopher Henry Gayle wrecked havoc on the English bowling to win the Super 10 opener  for West Indies in Mumbai, single handedly. The flamboyant batsman became the first batsman to score two centuries at the World T20. The batsman hit a total of 11 sixes and 4 boundaries to complete the fastest World T20 century […]
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Hope Springs Eternal in the West Indian Breast

A month ago, tennis superstar Serena Williams, along with track stars, Yohan Blake and Warren Weir, built a school in the small district of Salt Marsh, in the home parish of Jamaica’s Usain Bolt. The day prior, while driving along the highway past this small seaside community, I saw community members, young and old, with […]
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ICC WC U-19: West Indies and Bangladesh enter Quarters

A rare run out governed by the laws of cricket was witnessed during West Indies U-19 and Zimbabwe U-19 clash in Chittagong. 
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U19 World Cup-Defending Champions Knocked Out

News from the ongoing U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh
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Banned Narine included in Windies squad for World T20

West Indies have taken a gamble by naming Sunil Narine in their squad for the World Twent20 tournament in March as the off-spinner is currently suspended.
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Some lesser known facts about Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, the legendary Caribbean batsman, known for his unorthodox stance, technique and shots has said goodbye to the game.
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Windies’ Chanderpaul retires from internationals

REUTERS – West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has officially retired from international cricket, seven months after selectors opted to discard the veteran and push for a youth-oriented policy. Chanderpaul, who was dumped before the home series against Australia last June, said at the time he felt he deserved the opportunity to play one final series […]
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Shivnarine Chanderpaul announces his retirement from International Cricket

West Indies veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul announced his retirement and ended his 22 year old international career today. He ended up as the second highest run scorer(11,867) in Tests for West Indies, only 86 runs behind Brian Lara(11,953). Chanderpaul also ended as the seventh highest run getter overall in test cricket after playing 164 test […]
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