After
playing a critical role in India’s victory in the first ODI against West
Indies, Deepak Hooda said it was a “dream come true moment” for him when he
received his debut cap from former India captain and star batter Virat Kohli
ahead of the series opener of a three-match contest.

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26-year-old
Hooda scored unbeaten 26 off 32 balls as India chased down West Indies’ 176 all
out in just 28 overs. India defeated West Indies by six wickets to take a 1-0
lead.

“Truly
honoured and blessed on getting the opportunity to represent my country. A very
special and dream come true moment for me to receive the cap from
@imVkohlibhaiya. Thank you to each and everyone involved in this wonderful
journey!!” Deepak Hooda tweeted.

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All-rounder
Washington Sundar said playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy came in handy as it helped
him to get accustomed to bowling in different situations.

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Washington
Sundar on Sunday picked three wickets for 30 runs in nine overs while Yuzvendra
Chahal scalped four.

The
India and Tamil Nadu all-rounder said he enjoyed bowling in the powerplay and
his stint in the domestic set-up has helped him adapt to the different
conditions easily.

“I
have been doing that for the last few years and I enjoy bowling in the
powerplay. The fact that I played Vijay Hazare helped me bowl in different
situations of the game. Even over there I bowled a lot with the new ball so it
definitely helped me,” Sundar said while replying to a query from ANI in
the post-match press conference.

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Coming
to India’s 1000th ODI, the hosts bowled out West Indies for a paltry 176 and
then chased down the target in 28 overs to beat visitors by six wickets. With
this win, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.