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Bishan Singh Bedi used to tell me the more you bowl in the nets the better you become, I think Arshdeep Singh has done that: Maninder Singh

Exceptionally talented batters and supremely gifted spinners were the USP of Indian cricket for decades. Now, quality fast bowlers, attacking as a pack has added more teeth to Indian cricket's bite. But there's one search that is still very much on in that department - the search for a quality left-arm pace bowler who can cement his place in the side, across formats. Indian cricket hasn't found anyone to fit into that role on a long term basis after the likes of Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra and Irfan Pathan.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview: All Eyes On Skipper Rahul Ahead Of Series Opener

Skipper KL Rahul's form and fitness will be observed keenly when India take on Zimbabwe in a three-match series, starting Thursday, in 50-over format, which is fast losing popularity and struggling to retain its identity. Supposed to be one of the most vital cogs in India's T20 World Cup top-order, Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Regis Chakabva's side.

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India target series sweep in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe in a three-match series, starting Thursday, in 50-overs format, which is fast losing popularity and struggling to retain its identity. Supposed to be one of the most vital cogs in India's T20 World Cup top-order, Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Regis Chakabva's side. Rahul's immediate task at hand after a two-month lay-off, during which he underwent a sports hernia surgery, is to keep his opening slot in T20 cricket and adapt to the team's philosophy of going hell for leather from ball one. It won't just be about runs that skipper Rohit Sharma or coach Rahul Dravid would be looking at when they monitor Rahul's performance in Zimbabwe. Rather they would like to check out his approach and the manner in which he is scoring runs, something he would need to tweak before that first Asia Cup game against Pakistan on August 28.

Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul And Gudakesh Motie Ruled Out Of ODIs vs New Zealand

West Indies suffered big blows ahead of their upcoming ODI series against New Zealand with Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie ruled out of the series. From the original squad, left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer is unavailable due to personal reasons; allrounder Keemo Paul is ruled out with an injury and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has failed to recover from the hand injury sustained during the CG United Series against India last month.

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Fails To Grasp Reporter's Accent, Leaves Everyone In Splits

India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, starting with the first game in Harare on Thursday, August 18. On Tuesday, India's designated vice-captain for the series Shikhar Dhawan attended one of the pre-match press conferences, and answered a series of questions from various journalists. However, the veteran opening batter failed to grasp one of the questions, saying that he couldn't understand the accent of the reporter.

India present huge ODI challenge for transformed Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe face their biggest challenge since Dave Houghton became coach two months ago when they host India in a series of three one-day internationals, starting on Thursday. Although several stars, including batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are being rested ahead of the Asia Cup in the UAE this month, the tourists are expected to win all three matches in Harare. India are placed third behind leaders New Zealand and England in the ODI rankings, 10 places above Zimbabwe. Under the guidance of 64-year-old former batting star Houghton, the southern Africa nation have won nine of 11 ODI and Twenty20 internationals. With Houghton in charge, hosts Zimbabwe beat non-Test teams Jersey, Singapore, the United States, Papua New Guinea and the Netherlands to qualify for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Ireland's Future Tours Program fixtures confirmed

Ireland's fixtures have been confirmed up until April 2025, which will include meetings with eight of the world's top 10 countries in the women's game.

Women's FTP 2022-2025: India to play 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 36 T20Is in three-year cycle

The ICC on Tuesday announced the structured calendar that includes a total of 301 matches (seven Tests, 135 ODIs and 159 T20Is) over a period of three years. India's share of matches will be two Tests against England and Australia along with 27 ODIs and 36 T20 Internationals during the said duration. Since the FTP has started from May, 2022, India have already played 3 WODIs and 3 WT20Is against Sri Lanka.

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Bishan Singh Bedi used to tell me the more you bowl in the nets the better you become, I think Arshdeep Singh has done that: Maninder Singh

India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview: All Eyes On Skipper Rahul Ahead Of Series Opener

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India target series sweep in Zimbabwe

Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul And Gudakesh Motie Ruled Out Of ODIs vs New Zealand

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Fails To Grasp Reporter's Accent, Leaves Everyone In Splits

India present huge ODI challenge for transformed Zimbabwe

Ireland's Future Tours Program fixtures confirmed

Women's FTP 2022-2025: India to play 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 36 T20Is in three-year cycle