The "Men in Blue" will see a new face leading the side in the absence of its senior players. Sensational opening batsman Shubman Gill has been handed over the leadership role
Rahul Dravid's tenure as Team India's head coach has been ended after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024. For now, VVS Laxman is appointed as the head coach for the Zimbabwe series
With Gill leading the side, there are a few debutants who will likely feature from India's side in the T20I matches against Zimbabwe
With Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube just returning to the country after the T20 global showpiece, the BCCI has announced three replacements for the first two matches
Sai Sudarshan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana are the three replacements for the above-mentioned players ahead of the first two T20I matches against Zimbabwe
Also, it will be interesting to see Gill lead the Blues at the international level. The right-hander also has an experience of leading a T20 team in the IPL 2024
India's squad for 1st & 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill (Captain), 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
Zimbabwe Squad for T20I Series against India: Sikandar Raza (captain), 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
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