Hosein: Utilizing data will be crucial against India’s world class batters

LUCKNOW, India – Veteran West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein has revealed that the use of data will be key for their bowlers in the upcoming five-match T20I series against India’s powerful batting lineup.The Windies come into the series as major underdogs, having won just one of their last 10 T20Is in India, with that lone victory coming way back in 2019.

Hosein is on the verge of becoming the fourth West Indian to play 100 T20Is, with Rovman Powell (120), Nicholas Pooran (106) and Kieron Pollard (101), being the others. Known for his accuracy in bowling during the power play, he is set to be tested by the likes of India’s hard-hitting Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.

Speaking during a pre-match press conference on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s opener, Hosein said data would be crucial in determining the team’s bowling plans. “Bowling in the power play in general, it’s pretty scary, especially when you’re a spinner. It’s also extra difficult when you have good batting surfaces, and these guys who strike at high strike rates. “Even though I might not have played against these guys a lot, there’s a lot of data around, so you can have your planning done,” Hosein said.