We don’t ask for luxury, Hardik Pandya slams West Indies board

Hardik Pandya rued lack of basic facilities in Tarouba, urging CWI to take note. India won the ODI series 2-1, with Hardik's unbeaten 70. Gill, Kishan, Samson & Hardik powered India to 351/5. West Indies were shot out for 151 in 35.3 overs, Mukesh Kumar's 3-wkt burst sealing the win.

Indian captain Hardik Pandya rued the lack of basic facilities during their stay in Tarouba, saying "it's time" for Cricket West Indies (CWI) to take note of and address the issues.

Led by Hardik in the absence of Rohit Sharma, India thrashed the West Indies by 200 runs to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1, with the skipper himself making an unbeaten 52-ball 70.

"This was one of the nicest grounds we have played. Things can be better when we come to West Indies next time. From travelling to managing a lot of things. Last year also, some hiccups happened," Hardik said after the game at the Brian Lara Stadium.

"I think it's time for West Indies Cricket to take note of it and make sure that when a team travels... We don't ask for luxury but we need some basic necessities taken care of.

"Other than that, really enjoyed coming here and playing some good cricket," he added on Tuesday.

The Indian cricketers had earlier expressed their displeasure to BCCI after their late-night flight from Trinidad to Barbados got delayed by close to four hours, leaving them sleep-deprived ahead of the ODI series opener.

In the final ODI, India were always ahead after making an imposing 351 for five after being asked to bat first.