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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 06, 2024, 16:28:43 IST
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Done with the anthems and the pre-match formalities. It is now time for the action to commence at the Harare Sports Club. The two umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players can be seen having the last-minute huddle talk before dispersing out to the field.
Well, just a few moments away from this first T20I to begin! But before that, the two sets of players make their way out with the match officials for their respective national anthems. It will be the Indian national anthem first, followed by that of Zimbabwe.
PITCH REPORT - Tino Mawoyo is pitchside. He begins by saying that this is a nice firm surface with a good covering of green grass. Looking at the surface, he mentions it is a good batting track and won't change throughout the 40 overs. Ends up saying that 150-160 would be a good score here.
The Zimbabwean skipper, Sikandar Raza says that he does not mind batting first. Feels that the weather has improved over the past week and feels that there won't be moisture. States that the wicket looks good to bat on. Tells that he is very excited to lead a young side and hopes that the youngsters can keep the flag flying high. Further says that it is a moment of pride for him to be leading the nation. Expects the young guys to come out and put up a good fight. Informs that Richard Ngarava misses out but hopes that the left-arm seamer is fit for the remainder of the series. Also says that Craig Ervine has rested for this series but has a role to play going ahead.
Shubman Gill, the captain of India, says it looks like a good surface and reckons it won't change much throughout. Says that they want to know the score they are chasing. Further tells that you always have certain expectations from yourself. Informs that Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel are making their debuts.
India (Playing XI) - Shubman Gill (C), Abhishek Sharma (On debut), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Riyan Parag (On debut), Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (WK) (On debut), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (C), Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (WK), Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara.
India vs Zimbabwe
Two young men, who are lined for debut could be Punjab's Abhishek Sharma, who had a stupendous IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad and the young Assamese lad Riyan Parag, who has given ample demonstration of his capabilities as a competent T20 batter. Both of them tick all the boxes for this format
All the fresh faces are expected to make their international debut during the series scheduled to be played entirely in the Zimbabwean capital
Even as the euphoria of T20 World Cup triumph sweeps through the length and breadth of India, Shubman Gill, who was a reserve in that squad, will hit a refresh button along with a bunch of IPL performers
A new-look Indian T20 team would embark on a journey of self-discovery without their constant talismans, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, hoping to unearth their mainstays for the future in a five-match series against Zimbabwe in Harare
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