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India vs Zimbabwe: Ishan Kishan's "Fake Candid With The Boys" Is Viral

The Indian ODI team is in Zimbabwe for a three-match series and even as they prepared for the opening game, it didn't stop the players from having some fun. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan took to social media to share a picture with teammates Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj. "Fake candid with the boys," the southpaw captioned the picture, which went viral on Twitter. The post got over 17,000 'likes' and was retweeted over 280 times.

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI Live Score: Focus On KL Rahul As India Take On Zimbabwe

IND vs ZIM, 1st ODI Live Updates: India face Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Harare Cricket Club. India's designated captain for the series, KL Rahul is back in action after a long layoff, which included a surgery for sports hernia, and a positive COVID-19 test. India are without some of their big names, who all have been rested ahead of the Asia Cup which starts in 10 days time in the UAE. With not many guaranteed starters, India face a selections headache, especially behind sticks with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, are also depleted, mainly due to injuries but this might be their best chance of pulling off an upset over a second string Indian side. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Montage On 14th Anniversary Of International Debut

Thursday marks 14 years since Virat Kohli first stepped out to play for India. Kohli's international debut came in an ODI against Sri Lanka at Dambulla on August 18, 2011. Opening the innings, he went on to score 12 off 22 as India were beaten by eight wickets. However, in his 14-year long international career since, Kohli has grown to be considered as one among the greats and also led India across formats with great success. To mark the anniversary of his arrival in the international arena, Kohli took to social media to share a montage of some iconic pictures of the star batter.

"Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami Will Not Be With Indian Team Forever": Rohit Sharma On Creating Bench Strength

With the 2022 T20 World Cup starting in little over two months' time, the preparations are on full swing for the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team. That India have not won an ICC title since 2013, adds extra significance to the mega-event that will be held in Australia. Considering that, Team India is playing in a series of international tours to get their act right on the biggest stage. Several young players have been given opportunities in recent times with an eye to create back-up for the senior players. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma said that creating a good bench strength is a priority for the management.

"I'm Sure We'll Give India A Tough Time": Zimbabwe Star Innocent Kaia To NDTV

Zimbabwe could not have hoped to have gone into the ODI series against India in higher spirits, having beaten Bangladesh in both the T20I series and the ODI series that followed. Before Bangladesh visited, Zimbabwe also sealed qualification for the 2022 T20 World Cup by beating Netherlands in the final of the Qualifiers. Opening batter Innocent Kaia spoke to NDTV and said that the team is high on confidence and that India won't have it easy in the three-match contest.

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

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. 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.

Team Hasn't Forgotten What I Have Done For Two Years: KL Rahul On Making A Comeback

Injuries haven't been kind to KL Rahul but as he got ready to lead India in one more series, he couldn't thank the team management enough for remembering his contribution in last two years while he was out for last two months. "You might be out for two months but they haven't forgotten what you have done for the team and the country in last two-three years. Players actually thrive in such environment," the Indian captain said on the eve of the first ODI against Zimbabwe. He feels that the Indian team management has been able to create an environment which can bridge the gap during the transformation from a good to great player.

Virat Kohli's Weightlifting Skills Could Leave CWG Medallists Proud. Watch

India ended the Commonwealth Games with 22 gold medals and some of those yellow metals were won in the sport of weightlifting. The sport gave India 10 medals in total of all three colours and the contingent was the most successful in terms of number of medals won.

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India vs Zimbabwe: Ishan Kishan's "Fake Candid With The Boys" Is Viral

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI Live Score: Focus On KL Rahul As India Take On Zimbabwe

Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Montage On 14th Anniversary Of International Debut

"Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami Will Not Be With Indian Team Forever": Rohit Sharma On Creating Bench Strength

"I'm Sure We'll Give India A Tough Time": Zimbabwe Star Innocent Kaia To NDTV

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Team Hasn't Forgotten What I Have Done For Two Years: KL Rahul On Making A Comeback

Virat Kohli's Weightlifting Skills Could Leave CWG Medallists Proud. Watch