http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, citing dew as a major reason. The opening ODI is being played at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, November 29, 2011.
Sehwag added that he is keen on leading a young side and hopes to deliver despite the absence of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556. The dew factor will come into play as it is a day and night encounter, so bowling first will give the Men In Blue bowlers the ideal chance to extract bounce and spin from the track.
The lineup has a refreshing look which sees Sehwag opening the batting with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umesh-Yadav-c94625 and Vinay Kumar.
The tourist’s captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869 the Trinidad & Tobago spinner who impressed in the Champions LeagueT20 is still missing from the line up.
This then means the Windies have kept faith in all-rounders, while http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KA-Pollard-c1754, who will add stability to the lower order.
A huge crowd has turned in to watch the clash, despite notable absentees from the home team. The management has decided to rest Dhoni and Tendulkar in order for them to be fully prepared before the start of tour Down Under.
The pitch is expected to be another batting strip; however it will aid the slow bowling options for either team.
West Indies starting XI:
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Indian starting XI:
PA http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Vinay-Kumar-c2237, VR Aaron, U Yadav
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