WI v IND 2023: “We don't ask for luxury but…,” Hardik Pandya slams West Indies board for failing to manage 'basic necessities'

Pandya's comment came after India's 2-1 ODI series win over West Indies.

Hardik Pandya | TwitterThe three-match ODI series between India and West Indies came to an end on Tuesday (August 1), with the former thrashing the latter by 200 runs to clinch the series 2-1.

The Men in Blue outplayed the hosts in the series-decider in Trinidad. Asked to bat first, the visitors racked up a mammoth 351/5 on the board and then bundled out the Caribbean team for a paltry 151 in 35.3 overs.

After the game, India’s stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya didn’t filter his words as he criticized the West Indies board for failing to manage even the 'basic necessities' of Indian cricketers.

Pandya said while the team doesn't want luxuries, he is hopeful of the 'basics' to be taken care of when they tour the Caribbean island next time.

"This was one of the nicest grounds we have played. Things can be better when we come to West Indies next time. Things like travel, hopefully the West Indies cricket board can take note and ensure that there are no hiccups. We don't ask for luxury but we need some basic necessities taken care of. [On Rohit's part in the series win] Rohit can have the full (trophy)," Pandya said at the presentation ceremony.

Team India are in West Indies for an all-format tour. Earlier this month, they defeated the home team 1-0 in a two-match Test series.

India started the ODI series with a five-wicket victory before West Indies bounced back to win the second game by six wickets. In the third and final ODI, the tourists were clinical in all facets of the game to register a series-clinching victory.

The two teams will now square off in a five-match T20I series, starting August 3 in Trinidad.

 
 

By Salman Anjum - 02 Aug, 2023

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