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India Are Dangerous But We Won't Back Down: Akeal Hosein
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News18•05-10-2026, 17:45
India Are Dangerous But We Won't Back Down: Akeal Hosein
- •West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein acknowledged India's strength ahead of the five-match T20I series but asserted that his team is ready for the challenge.
- •Hosein highlighted the difficulties of bowling in the powerplay as a spinner against India's devastating top-order batters on good surfaces.
- •The left-arm spinner emphasized the importance of utilizing data and statistics to plan effectively against the opposition.
- •Hosein noted that sticking to simple plans and trusting the process rather than over-experimenting is crucial for success.
- •The upcoming T20I match in Lucknow will mark Akeal Hosein's 100th T20I appearance.
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West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein stated that while India is a very dangerous team, his side will not back down and is eagerly looking forward to the challenge.
Hosein noted that bowling in the powerplay is scary for a spinner due to a short working space on the pitch, only two fielders outside the circle, good batting surfaces, and India's devastating top three batsmen.
Akeal Hosein is set to play his 100th T20I match on Tuesday when West Indies takes on India in the first game of the five-match T20I series in Lucknow.
