During the ODI series between India and West Indies, a heartening moment was witnessed when Suryakumar Yadav was seen motivating spinner Kuldeep Yadav by drawing inspiration from a popular character in the Indian movie “Lagaan.” As the team struggled, Suryakumar reminded Kuldeep of the character ‘Kachra’ from the film, who went on to deliver a miraculous spell with mind-boggling spin to decimate the opposition’s batting lineup.

In the movie, ‘Kachra’ played a vital role when his side was in dire need of wickets against British officers. With a mysterious action, he bamboozled the batsmen and claimed a hat-trick, turning the tide of the match. Suryakumar hoped that Kuldeep might emulate such a performance to bring India back into the game against West Indies.

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Unfortunately, it was not to be, as West Indies secured a convincing 6-wicket victory. Despite their recent struggles in the World Cup Qualifiers, the West Indies ended their losing streak with this win. Though they won’t be part of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, the victory provided a morale boost to the team.

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The third ODI of the series will be particularly historic, as both teams will compete at the Brian Lara stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, a ground where India has never played an ODI before. This match serves as an audition for young talent, as the Indian team management seeks to identify players for the mega event.

One of the players under scrutiny is Suryakumar Yadav, who has shown immense potential in T20I matches. However, he has struggled to make an impact in the ODI format.

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Despite this, the team management is keen to back him, hoping he will showcase his talent and make a significant contribution. As the Indian team prepares for the upcoming World Cup, they are giving opportunities to promising players and nurturing their talent for the challenges that lie ahead.