India v West Indies 2011 - Suresh Raina http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Arthur-Percival-Day-c45927 with team performance in Caribbean
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The Men in Blue, who are missing senior cricketers, maintained an impressive winning streak, with their third consecutive victory over their Caribbean hosts.
The ODI series is totally a new experience for the World Cup winners, as it was their first appearance abroad, after the conclusion of the International Cricket Council (http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625) 2011 World Cup, and they are being led by a new captain, as well as by a new coach,
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“We didn't get http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-Muchall-c1499 time for preparation after IPL. We came here and had a few quality team meetings and practice sessions. That helped us”, Raina said
The 24-year old added that God has been very kind to youngsters and credit goes to Fletcher and Erich Simmons and other support staff.
India started their Caribbean tour with an impressive performance in the opening match by defeating the Windies by four wickets. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MM-Patel-c1987, and,
Raina claimed two wickets each.
Indian batting line-up also played a key role in their success in their first game, as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Dhawan-c2392 and Raina also played a useful innings of 51 and 43 runs respectively.
During the second ODI, India enjoyed a seven-wicket victory over Windies, where http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yusuf-Khan-Pathan-c98357 picked
up two wickets.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Parthiv-Ajay-Patel-c80778, scored a decent innings of 56 runs off 64 balls.
In the third ODI, where India enjoyed a three-wicket victory, Sharma gave a match-winning batting performance by hitting an unbeaten 86 runs off 91 runs, including five fours and two sixes.
Raina also appreciated Sharma’s performance in the third ODI saying, "He is more disciplined now. He knows when to defend or attack”.
India will play their fourth match on 13 June, against the Windies at North Sound.
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