India fell short in the third ODI when West Indies chased 351 in 48.2 overs, sealing a five‑wicket victory.
The loss has prompted former India batter Hanuma Vihari to shout for a reinvigoration of the bowling lineup, urging selectors to recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami.
Bhuvneshwar, 36, has racked up 45 wickets in 30 IPL matches over 2025‑26, proving his still‑sharp line and length, while Shami’s left‑arm swing has been a lethal weapon in the past.
Vihari slammed the back‑handed spell from Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar and Nitish Kumar Reddy, saying the West Indies exposed a bowling attack that “is not even part of the World Cup.”
He warned that India’s failure to defend a 350‑plus total signals a regression, and that the team needs stability before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India’s next assignment is the fourth ODI, scheduled for Wednesday at Port of Spain, where the selectors will decide on the bowling mix.