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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli says missed chances in 2011 makes double ton 'extremely satisfying'

India skipper Virat Kohli says his double century against Windies helped him wipe off the memories of his disappointing debut tour to the Caribbean in 2011.

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli's double ton, R Ashwin century, leads India to mammoth total

Day two of the first Test match between India and West Indies saw plenty of pictures as Virat Kohli raced to his first international Test double century.

India vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 2 as it happened: Shami strikes as hosts reach 31/1 at stumps

Virat Kohli stroked a commanding 12th Test century to put India in control at 302 for four when stumps were drawn on the opening day of the first Test against theWest Indies on Thursday.

World T20: Fans are heart and soul of the game, BCCI shouldn’t push them away with skewed ticket policy

Finally any sport is as good as its fans. Watching a game at the stadium is worth it because of passionate crowds. Ticket prices should make it easier for the average middle-class kid to go to the stadium.

Caribbean Calypso is back: No glory days yet but ICC World T20 breathes new life into West Indies cricket

The West Indies had never been short on potential but lacked the sense of application. It’s time they focused more. Old-timers won’t like them to be also-rans in world cricket but the force driving it.

How do you spin a wet bar of soap? Kookaburra, Dukes and the role of the cricket ball in India's loss to West Indies

Kookaburra is made for drier weather and is used in many other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

World T20 Report Card: Batsmen peaking too early, inconsistent bowling and rigidity in team selection cost India

In the end, however, India's campaign came down to one man. Kohli was indomitable in this World T20, and just as in 2014, he couldn’t win the title on his own.

World T20: Did Dhoni miss a trick in selecting Ajinkya Rahane over big-hitting Shikhar Dhawan?

Dhawan has it in him to be an impact player while Rahane can merely be consistent without ever being an impact batsman. Did the team management miss a trick by pulling the plug too soon on Dhawan?

Were you not entertained? India's World T20 campaign was bloody good fun despite semi-final loss

In a format that is designed to take fans on an adrenaline-filled roller coaster, the fact that India played three ‘paisa vasool’ matches is not a feat that should be swept under the carpet of over-analysis.

India vs West Indies: 192 was a below-par score on a pitch where 229 was chased with ease in World T20

Here’s something for India to ponder. The pecking order in T20 cricket has changed. England, New Zealand and the West Indies have now emerged as superior teams. They come much higher on the scale of collective ability.