After Indian players dropped few catches during India vs West Indies 1st T20 2019, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a tweet to cheer Virat Kohli and boys. ICC Cricket World Cup 2011’s man of the series Yuvraj Singh pointed out about India’s comparatively poor fielding during IND vs WI 1st T20I 2019. He also blamed heavy workload as a reason for Virat Kohli and boys dropped few crucial catches during India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2019. Twitter agreed with the Punjab-born former cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Some Twitter users also missed Yuvi’s presence in the Indian team. West Indies hit mammoth 207-5 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad with a half-century by Shimron Hetmyer (56). India Vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score 1st T20I Match - Full ScoreCard.
The left-handed batsman Yuvraj Singh tweeted on his official Twitter account. “India very poor on the field today ! Young guns reacting a bit late on the ball! Too much cricket ? ? Let’s get these runs come on lads”. Yuvraj wrote after Shivam Dube, Rohit Sharma and Washington dropped few catches during the match. Along with pointing out Indian players dropping catches, Yuvraj also cheered for the Indian team to win the match. Responding to Yuvraj's tweet, while some missed his existence in India vs West 1st T20I 2019, others mentioned that India will chase the mammoth target. Have a look at some of the tweets below. Most Wickets in T20Is for India: Yuzvendra Chahal Equals Ravichandran Ashwin's Record, Becomes Joint-Highest Wicket-Taker.
Yuvraj Has An Answer!
India very poor on the field today ! Young guns reacting a bit late on the ball! Too much cricket ? ? Let’s get these runs come on lads
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 6, 2019
Fans Miss Yuvraj!
Bhai sab aap jaise fielder nahi hote hai
— Dwivedi (@dwivedi_ji12) December 6, 2019
Miss You Paaji!
Right sir miss you paji
— Lagdhir Desai (@lagdhirDesai12) December 6, 2019
Agreed?
Agreed Yuvi Paaji 👍
Hope we'll get a perfect squad before #T20WorldCup
But also we have to appreciate #WestIndies batting, they played fearless game today 👏🔥#INDvWI #TeamIndia #Cricket
— Archie Agarwal (@_rchie0425) December 6, 2019
Come On India!
We should make up for this with good batting effort
— bobba sairohith (@bobbasairohith) December 6, 2019
Meanwhile, West Indies cricketers Evin Lewis (40), Brandon King (31), Shimron Hetmyer (56), Kieron Pollard (37) and Jason Holder (24*) played quick-fire knocks to take West Indies to a massive total in 1st innings. Indian openers also replied with brilliant batting in IND vs WI 1st T20I 2019. After the end of 9 overs, Lokesh Rahul is unbeaten at 40* while Virat Kohli is unbeaten at 18* runs.
Earlier, Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bowl. The India vs West Indies 2019 Series comprises of three T20Is and three ODIs. The 2nd T20I will be played at Thiruvananthapuram while the third and the final T20I will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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