In a fresh turn of events, seven budding IPL talents are poised to make their debut for India in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. This series, scheduled to kick off on July 5 at Harare Sports Club, marks Gautam Gambhir’s first stint as head coach of the Indian T20I team.
Gambhir is expected to lead a new team after the T20 World Cup. He’s looking at the best players from IPL 2024, like Riyan Parag, who scored the most runs among new players, and Harshit Rana, who took the most wickets.
“Players like Riyan Parag and Harshit Rana have shown tremendous promise. They’ve been training hard at the National Cricket Academy and are strong contenders for the Zimbabwe series,” shared a BCCI source anonymously.
Meanwhile, people are wondering about what will happen with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in T20Is after the World Cup. Reports say they might start playing more ODIs and Tests instead. This could show a change in India’s cricket plan.
While stars like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya may sit out due to their packed schedules, a blend of fresh faces and familiar names like Rinku Singh and Shubman Gill are expected to represent India in Zimbabwe. The series promises to be a stage for new talents to shine under Gambhir’s guidance, marking a crucial phase for Indian cricket’s future.