Brathwaite falls to Ashwin, caught by Rohit! What a disappointment for Brathwaite, as he’ll surely regret that poor shot. He attempted a similar stroke in the previous over and got away with it, but this time he suffers the consequences.
The delivery was full and aimed at the middle stump, tempting Brathwaite to take an unattractive swing across the line. Unfortunately, he only managed to get a leading edge, sending the ball straight up in the air. Rohit Sharma settled comfortably under it at cover, making the catch look effortless.
Ashwin claims his second wicket, putting the West Indies in a precarious position. It’s disheartening to witness such a shot from the captain and arguably their best batsman. Undoubtedly, the West Indies dressing room will be far from pleased.
After suffering back-to-back defeats in the WTC finals, Team India has made clear their determination for a fresh start, at least on paper. The omission of Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav, coupled with the additions of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Mukesh Kumar, demonstrates their commitment to change.
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However, the appointment of Ajinkya Rahane as vice-captain raises some queries. This series carries immense importance for captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli, who have been performing below their usual standards, causing raised eyebrows.