A youthful Indian cricket team, led by skipper Shubman Gill and guided by National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman as coach, has landed in Harare for a crucial five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe.
This series carries extra weight after the high-profile retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. It offers a glimpse into India's future in the T20 format.
Hardik Pandya rested for the series, is expected to take over the T20I captaincy from Rohit. He'll likely be keeping a close eye on the performances of these fringe players during his break.
The series also ignites the competition for the two vacant opening slots left behind by Rohit and Kohli. The Indian squad boasts a wealth of options, with four openers vying for a place: Yashasvi Jaiswal (a World Cup winner), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Abhishek Sharma.
Adding to the intrigue, a recent hurricane in Barbados has stranded the World Cup-winning squad. To address this, Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been drafted in for the initial two T20Is against Zimbabwe.
The squad still boasts a World Cup connection, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube continuing their momentum from the victorious campaign. Additionally, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan, who served as India's T20 World Cup reserves, will also feature in the series. This blend of fresh faces and World Cup experience promises an exciting brand of cricket for Indian fans.
India's squad for 1st & 2nd T20I: Shubman Gill (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Harshit Rana.
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| India tour of Zimbabwe, 2024 - T20 Format | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Day | Date | Time | Fixture | Format | Venu | Result |
| 1 | SAT | 06-Jul-2024 | 04:30 PM | ZIM vs IND | T20 | Harare Sports Club | Zimbabwe won by 13 runs |
| 2 | SUN | 07-Jul-2024 | 04:30 PM | ZIM vs IND | T20 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 100 runs |
| 3 | WED | 10-Jul-2024 | 04:30 PM | ZIM vs IND | T20 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 23 runs |
| 4 | SAT | 13-Jul-2024 | 04:30 PM | ZIM vs IND | T20 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 10 wkts |
| 5 | SUN | 14-Jul-2024 | 04:30 PM | ZIM vs IND | T20 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 42 runs |
India squad: Ꮪhubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande.
Zimbabwe squad: Sikandar Raza (C), Akram Faraz, Bennett Brian, Campbell Johnathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton.
A: The series begins on Saturday, July 6, 2024, and concludes on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
A: All matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.
A: All matches will begin at 4:30 PM IST (India Standard Time).
Catch all the action live!
The entire India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series 2024 will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India.
For those who prefer streaming, the series will be available live on the Sony LIV app and website.
Also Read: IND vs ZIM: Zimbabwe squad announced for T20I series against India
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