Shubman Gill Leads New-Look Indian Team in T20 Series Against Zimbabwe

A fresh-looking Indian men’s cricket team, captained by Shubman Gill, is set to compete in the T20 series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. The series will feature five matches, all taking place at the same venue and starting at 4:30 PM IST. Live streaming and telecast will be available in India for fans to watch.

Recently crowned world champions at the T20 World Cup, India is returning to play a bilateral series in Zimbabwe after a hiatus since 2016. On the other hand, Zimbabwe comes into the series following a 4-1 loss against Bangladesh and missing out on the T20 World Cup qualification.

The Indian team has undergone significant changes with the retirements of key players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and others. Notable absentees from the team include Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and more, opening up opportunities for newer talents like Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and others.

With T20 debuts expected from players like Abhishek Sharma, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande, the series promises to showcase the emerging talent in the Indian cricket scene. The absence of some T20 World Cup winners like Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the initial matches paves the way for fresh faces like B Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana.

In the history of T20 internationals between India and Zimbabwe, India holds a dominant record with six victories out of eight matches. The upcoming series will be a chance for the new Indian squad to further assert their strength in the format against Zimbabwe.

Viewers in India can catch the live action of the IND vs ZIM T20 series on Sony LIV and Sony Sports Ten network. The composition of both the Indian and Zimbabwean teams for the series includes a mix of experienced and upcoming players, setting the stage for an exciting clash between the two sides.