July 2nd 2024.
A group of young and talented Indian cricketers, along with their interim coach VVS Laxman, embarked on a journey to Zimbabwe on Monday night. They will be participating in a five-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club, starting from July 6th to 14th. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared some exciting pictures on social media, capturing the team's departure for Zimbabwe.
This will be the fourth time that Zimbabwe will be hosting India for a bilateral men's T20I series. The two teams had previously faced each other in 2010, 2015, and 2016. Leading the team will be the talented Shubhman Gill, who will be accompanied by Abhishek Sharma, Shivan Dube, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande, all of whom have received their first call-ups to the national team.
This tour to Zimbabwe will mark Gill's first major leadership role at the international level. He had previously led the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2024 season, where his team finished in the ninth position. The impressive performances of Abhishek, Nitish Reddy, Riyan, and Tushar in the Indian Premier League 2024 caught the attention of the selectors, earning them a spot in the Indian team for the first time.
The young and talented wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has also been included in the T20I squad for the first time. He had previously played three Tests for India against England in the victorious 4-1 series earlier this year. The squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe includes some other promising players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Tushar Deshpande.
The excitement and anticipation among the players are palpable as they gear up to represent their country in this series. It is a great opportunity for these young cricketers to showcase their skills and make a mark on the international stage. We wish them all the best for their upcoming matches and hope that they bring home the victory for their team. Go Team India!
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