Aoba Tanaka 
In a cricket showdown that felt like a page out of MS Dhoni’s book, Shai Hope played hero for West Indies, guiding them to an exciting win against England in Antigua. Hope’s unbeaten 109, filled with three amazing sixes off Sam Curran, not only secured a four-wicket win but also brought back memories of Dhoni’s coolness under pressure.
Taking a cue from a chat with Dhoni about time on the field, Hope smartly targeted the second-to-last over, proving that sometimes, “you always have a lot more time than you think.” Dhoni’s advice worked like magic for Hope during those crucial moments.
As the new captain for West Indies, Hope’s leadership and batting skills have been shining. Moving to No. 4 has made him better, and he recently joined a cool club, becoming the 11th West Indies player to score 5000 runs in ODIs.
Giving props to his teammates, especially Romario Shepherd, Hope is thrilled to be part of a winning team. Now, the team is all set to keep the good vibes going in the second game against England on Wednesday, hoping to recreate that Dhoni-inspired magic.
