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Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport, 2 Phones Ahead Of Potential India Debut vs Zimbabwe

After clinching the T20 World Cup 2024 title, Team India is all set to face Zimbabwe for a five-match t20I series, starting from July 6. A young team has been sent to face Sikandar Raza and co as the Indian side is looking groom new players for the shortest format, after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. The team will be led by the opening batter Shubman Gill with Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Tushar Deshpande earning the maiden India call-ups.

Fans Tear Apart Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh After Embarrassing Zimbabwe Loss

India's 13-run defeat to 12th-ranked Zimbabwe came after the young Indian batting lineup collapsed and were bowled out for just 102 runs. Captain Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar were the only two batters to score more than 20 runs, as the entire middle order failed to fire. From debutants Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag to first team hopefuls Rinku Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad, it was a day to forget for Team India. Parag and Rinku, in particular, faced a lot of backlash from unhappy fans on social media.

First Time In History: India Achieve Mammoth Feat With Win Over Zimbabwe

The Indian cricket team scripted history by becoming the first T20I side to register 150 wins in the shortest format of the sport following the 23-run triumph over Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Skipper Shubman Gill slammed a brilliant half-century while Washington Sundar excelled with the ball as India beat Zimbabwe in the third T20I encounter to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. It was the 150th T20I win for India - the most by any team in the format. Pakistan are second in the list with 142 victories while New Zealand are third with 111 followed by Australia (105) and South Africa (104).

India vs Zimbabwe: Ruturaj Gaikwad's Honest Take On Demotion In Batting Border

India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad knows well that it will be "tough" and "hard" to replace retired Virat Kohli at number three spot in T20Is and said he is just focusing on making valuable contributions with the bat in whatever position the team leadership deems fit. The retirement of Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from the shortest format following the T20 World Cup triumph has opened the doors for the upcoming players and Gaikwad is one such talented batter who has the potential to seal the No. 3 spot. "This is a big topic and I think it's not the right point to think about it. To even compare with him (Kohli) or try to fill in his shoes is relatively very tough and very hard," Gaikwad said on the eve of the third T20I against Zimbabwe.

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Live Streaming: After their shock 13-run loss to Zimbabwe in the first T20I, Shubman Gill-led Team India will aim to bounce back with a win in the second game. An inexperienced yet spirited Zimbabwe pulled off an upset of massive proportions when they stunned an Indian team brimming with an array of Next-Gen stars by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on Saturday. India, who were recently crowned champions in the T20 World Cup albeit with a different set of players, were expected to trot past an unfancied Zimbabwe and the script followed that line when the hosts were restricted to 115 for nine.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Streaming: Team India will be squaring off against Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on Saturday. 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. All the fresh faces are expected to make their international debut during the series scheduled to be played entirely in the Zimbabwean capital. As Gill also announced that Punjab teammate Abhishek Sharma will be making India debut and will be opening with him in the first game.

Gautam Gambhir Set To Become India Coach, This KKR Act Confirms: Report

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir seems to be on the cusp of taking up the India head coach job. Gambhir's name emerged as the frontrunner in the race for the top post after Rahul Dravid decided against extending his stay with the team. Though Gambhir has competition, with former India women's team coach WV Raman, also impressing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) with his presentation, it's Gambhir who is being touted as the favourite for the role. In fact, a 'farewell shoot' at the Eden Gardens has all but confirmed that Gambhir will be Team India's next head coach.

Shubman Gill-Led New-Look Team India Lands In Harare For T20Is Against Zimbabwe

A young Indian cricket team led by skipper Shubman Gill and with National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman as coach arrived in Harare to play a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe beginning July 6. The team was seen exiting the airport with their luggage in a video posted by Zimbabwe Cricket on X. The entire squad had departed from Mumbai on Tuesday, while Gill, who was a travelling reserve with the T20 World Cup side in the Americas, arrived here from New York after a break.

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Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport, 2 Phones Ahead Of Potential India Debut vs Zimbabwe

Fans Tear Apart Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh After Embarrassing Zimbabwe Loss

First Time In History: India Achieve Mammoth Feat With Win Over Zimbabwe

India vs Zimbabwe: Ruturaj Gaikwad's Honest Take On Demotion In Batting Border

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

Gautam Gambhir Set To Become India Coach, This KKR Act Confirms: Report

Shubman Gill-Led New-Look Team India Lands In Harare For T20Is Against Zimbabwe