India's Tour of Zimbabwe 2024:
Following a groundbreaking triumph on June 29th at the T20 World Cup 2024, a fresh-faced Team India begins its T20 litmus test. The squad has embarked on a journey for a five-match T20 series. With veterans like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja retiring, the team will miss their presence. The captaincy baton has been passed to Shubman Gill.
Furthermore, VVS Laxman will take over as head coach for the tour, stepping in for Rahul Dravid who concluded his role as head coach on June 29th.
Team India has departed for their Zimbabwe tour, with images shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that also show VVS Laxman, who will be assuming head coach responsibilities.
Additionally, the BCCI shared photos that include other members of the team like Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag, who are on the Indian squad for the first time. It's noteworthy that 13 out of 15 players from the primary World Cup squad have been rested for this tour.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson are the only World Cup squad players selected for this tour. Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan, Rinku Singh, and Khaleel Ahmed, previously part of the travelling reserves for the World Cup, have also found a place in the team.
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Nitish Rana was initially part of the team heading to Zimbabwe but was withdrawn due to injury, with Shivam Dube substituting in. India will face Zimbabwe in a five-match T20I series starting on July 6, 2024, in Harare.
India vs Zimbabwe T20 Match Schedule and Viewing Details:
All matches in the India vs Zimbabwe T20 series will start at 4:30 PM IST. The series will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on the SonyLIV app and website.
India Squad for Zimbabwe Tour:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube.
Zimbabwe Team Against India:
Sikandar Raza (Captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Jonathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Anesu Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba.
Indian Team's Tour of Zimbabwe (July 2024)
6 July- 1st T20, Harare 7 July- 2nd T20, Harare 10 July- 3rd T20, Harare 13 July- 4th T20, Harare 14 July- 5th T20, Harare
