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Vivian Richards: West Indies will give a tough competition to the Indian side in the upcoming series
India will take on West Indies in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests. The first T20I game will be held on August 3.
West Indian legend Vivian Richards believes that the current West Indian team will pose a stiff challenge to the Indians in the upcoming series that starts from August 3.
India will play three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests against Jason Holder's team. The first two T20 games will be held in Florida, USA, before the action shifts to the Carribean.
"India-West Indies series have always seen explosive action and I don't expect anything less this time around. With the current form of the West Indies team, I look forward to them giving a tough competition to the Indian side," Richards was quoted as saying in a media release issued by official broadcasters Sony Pictures Sports Network.
Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar, meanwhile stated that he has immense "respect" for the Windies players.
"West Indies will always hold a very special place in my heart since I started my career over there and have immense respect for their players," said Gavaskar.
