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West Indies recall Kemar Roach for India ODIs

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Cricket West Indies said Kemar Roach was called up to the West Indies one-day squad on Wednesday for the first time in nearly two and a half years and the fast bowler will return for a three-run match against India next month. series.

The 33-year-old from Barbados has been a regular in the West Indies Test squad but he played the last of 92 one-day matches against India in Port of Spain in August 2019.

“Kemar Roach is one of our leading fast bowlers and we believe we need early bowlers to get early wickets,” newly appointed chief selector Desmond Haynes said in a statement.

“…Kemar, with an economy rate of five, certainly playable.”

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West Indies also recalled opener Brandon King and intermediate hitter Nkrumah Bonner from a 15-man lineup led by all-rounder Kieron Pollard.

“We want to fight for places. We want to get to a stage where there are a lot of players fighting for places,” said former Test stalwart Haynes.

“We want to widen the range of players we have to choose. We have chosen a very good team and we see this tour as part of our preparations for the 2023 World Cup in India.”

The West Indies will play three one-day matches in Ahmedabad from February 6, followed by an equal number of Twenty20 Internationals in Kolkata.

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The Twenty20 lineup will be announced on Friday.

Squad: Kieron Pollard (captain), Fabian Allen, Nkrumah Bonner, Darren Bravo, Shamal Brooks, Jason Holder, Xia Hope, Aguirre Hussain, Alzari Joseph, Brandon King, Nicholas Puran, Kemar Roach, Romario Sheppard, Odin Smith, Hayden Walsh Jr.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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