West Indies recently lost an ODI series against Ireland while drawing the T20Is They have made a strong comeback against England India take on West Indies in a limited-overs series, starting February 6 The Indian cricket team is all set to start their home season with a limited-overs series against the West Indies, starting February 6. Combustible yet possessing ability to be world-beaters, the will land in India with their all-out approach. While it played a role in their implosion in the T20 World Cup and the recent series against Ireland, the Caribbean boys have flexed their muscle against 50-over world champions England. The Indian team would prepare to shrug off their South African debacle but to decode what to expect from the would be a tad tricky for the Rahul Dravid's boys. Kieron Pollard looked shattered when the West Indies were outplayed by Ireland in a 2-1 ODI series loss and a 1-1 draw in the T20Is. England have borne the brunt in the ongoing series. By impressing against a formidable English outfit, the Windies have sent a warning to India. Also Read - ICC bans former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach As the Windies continue their transition post-Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle, India will have to vary about a few names including known faces such as Kieron Pollard and Jason Holder. However, five names have the ability to be the game-changers for the Windies in the upcoming limited-overs series against India. Nicholas Pooran: Regarded as one of the most destructive southpaws in limited-overs cricket, Pooran has not yet justified the hype consistently. However, batting in the middle order, Pooran can quickly shift the momentum away with blistering cameos of 20s and 30s. With India going heavily for wrist spinners, the battle against Pooran is likely to spice up the action. His knock (70 off 43) against England in the third T20I in Bridgetown, Barbados showcased his flair against leg-spinners. Pooran vs the Indian spinners promises to be one of the highlights of the upcoming series. Also Read - Virat's captaincy legacy has genuine contender in Rohit Akeal Hosein: The left-arm orthodox has emerged as one of the key bowling options under skipper Kieron Pollard. In the three T20Is against England, Hosein conceded just 15 and 16 runs in the first two matches respectively and 36 in the last with three wickets under his belt. His 16-ball 44 not-out, batting at 10, in the second T20I almost helped his team win the match only to fall short by one run. Also Read - 9 Canada players test positive for COVID, two Plate competition matches of U-19 WC cancelled In 12 ODIs, Hosein has an economy rate of 4.28 while keeping it at 6.95 in his 16-T20I career. With Indian pitches expected to offer assistance for spinners, Hosein can become a headache for the Indian side, mostly filled with right-handed batters. Sheldon Cottrell: Cottrell's reputation had taken a hit after Rahul Tripathi slaughtered him for five sixes in the Indian Premier League. After being ignored from the T20 World Cup selection, Cottrell has made a strong comeback into the national team. Also Read - WI series: Cricketing intelligence lost on wise men of BCCI With his in-swing (to right-handers) still a threat, the left-arm pacer has been impressive in the ongoing series against England. Indian batters have had a love-hate relationship with left-arm pacers, who can nip it in. And in the upcoming series, Cottrell vs the Indian top-order stands an enthralling prospect for fans. Yes, he has a point to prove ahead of the IPL auctions as well. Jason Holder:
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