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Youngster Eyes India Cap in Zimbabwe Series
22 Jul
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to open with Abhishek Sharma in Zimbabwe.
- Several key players including Samson and Bumrah are rested.
- India aims for a T20I series win under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy.
Shreyas Iyer will captain a refreshed Indian squad in a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, commencing on Thursday at the Harare Sports Club. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is slated to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma, who previously scored his maiden T20I century in Zimbabwe. This series sees significant changes, with notable players like Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah being rested.
Sooryavanshi, who debuted for India at 15 years and 99 days, will look to capitalize on this opportunity after a modest start to his T20I career. The bowling attack may feature fast bowlers capable of exceeding 150kmph, such as Ashok Sharma and Mayank Yadav. Shivam Dube is expected to fill the all-rounder role in Hardik Pandya's absence.
Captain Iyer, despite being India's top scorer against England, will be eager to secure a victory in this format. The team's composition includes potential debuts or increased roles for players like Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey, aiming to solidify India's position in T20I cricket.
