On Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the 15-member lineup for the forthcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe tour. The Men’s Selection Committee chose Shubman Gill as the group’s captain, marking an important turning point in his captaincy career. The series, which will be contested in Harare, will consist of five T20I matches beginning on July 6.
India’s Squad For T20I Zimbabwe Tour
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India’s squad for tour of Zimbabwe announced.#TeamIndia | #ZIMvIND
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 24, 2024
In a smart move, established stars Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant are rested for this tour, allowing developing talent to exhibit their abilities in the international arena. Along with Shubman Gill, the team features promising young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Abhishek Sharma. Below we have the list.
- Ꮪhubman Gill (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Abhishek Sharma
- Rinku Singh
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Nitish Reddy
- Riyan Parag
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Mukesh Kumar
- Tushar Deshpande
Fast bowlers Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Tushar Deshpande will join the bowling squad, while Washington Sundar and Ravi Bishnoi will lead the spin. All-rounders Riyan Parag and Nitish Reddy bring depth to the group by providing both batting and bowling possibilities.
The Schedule
- First T20Iwill be on July 6, 2024, Saturday in Harare Sports Club at 4:30 PM IST
- 2nd T20Iwill be on July 7, 2024, Sunday in Harare Sports Club at 4:30 PM IST
- 3rd T20I will be on July 10, 2024, Wednesday in Harare Sports Club at 4:30 PM IST
- 4th T20I will be on July 13, 2024, Saturday in Harare Sports Club, at 4:30 PM IST
- 5th T20I will be on July 14, 2024, Sunday in Harare Sports Club at 4:30 PM IST
The tour appears to be a good opportunity for the newcomers in the Indian team to gain vital international exposure while also allowing cricket fans to see developing potential in action. With Shubman Gill to lead, the team is ready to provide a tough series against Zimbabwe. Are you thrilled about the Zimbabwe tour? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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