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"...Is the Biggest Positive": Axar Patel After Series Win vs Zimbabwe

It is a "little tough" to cool his heels after a couple of games but Axar Patel wants to put his best foot forward in his bid to use every opportunity that comes along his way. A like-for-like replacement of Ravindra Jadeja, the left-arm spinner and useful lower-middle-order batter is still not an India regular although he he has 50 plus wickets in ODIs since 2014. "It is a little tough when you play two matches and suddenly you've to sit out," Axar said at the post-match press conference after India's 13-run win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI.

"Despite Playing Very Little For India, I...": Sanju Samson On Fan Following

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said on Monday that he believes that one should take whatever is happening in his/her career in a positive manner. Samson steered Team India's ship in the second ODI when two quick strikes from pacer Luke Jongwe left India at 97/4 during their chase of 162 runs. It was Samson who scored an unbeaten 43* off 39 balls and took India to a win.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

India so far have completely outplayed Zimbabwe in the first two ODIs of the three-match series in Harare. After registering a 10-wicket in the first ODI, India bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry total of 161 in the second ODI. During Zimbabwe's innings in the second ODI, a funny incident happened. In the 28th over, Ishan Kishan stunned Axar Patel with a throw in the field, which hit the latter on his body. Deepak Hooda came into the attack and off his second delivery of his second over, the ball went into the deep square leg area, where Kishan was deployed.

"Axar Patel Is Still In The Shadow Of Ravindra Jadeja": Former India Cricketer

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra heaped praise on all-rounder Axar Patel for his performance in the side's first ODI of the three-match series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. India defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the match on Thursday that saw Axar returning figures of 3 for 24 in 7.3 overs. However, Chopra added that Axar is still in the shadow of Ravindra Jadeja and that he would not be getting a chance as long as Jadeja is fit and available to play.

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan's Dance With Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill Will Crack You Up

Ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, Team India is all geared up to clinch victory at Harare. Team India is blooming with confidence, as they have arrived in Harare after claiming the white-ball series against West Indies. With just a day left for the first ODI match against Zimbabwe, India batter Shikhar Dhawan shared a fun video of himself with fellow teammates Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, where all three of them were seen hilariously flaunting their dancing skills.

India vs Zimbabwe: Shahbaz Ahmed Reacts After Receiving Maiden India Call-Up For Zimbabwe ODIs

Shahbaz Ahmed has expressed his delight on getting a maiden national call-up for India's ODI series against Zimbabwe. After his impressive performances for West Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2022 and for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL this year, the selectors decided to give the player a chance to join the Indian team during its ongoing tour of Zimbabwe. The series has three ODI matches, starting August 18. It is worth noting that Shahbaz was not included into the squad earlier but Washington Sundar got ruled out of the series due to a shoulder ijury injury and the Bengal all-rounder was roped in into the squad as a replacement player.

India vs Zimbabwe: Shahbaz Ahmed Replaces "Injured" Washington Sundar For ODI Series

The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday announced that Shahbaz Ahmed has replaced "injured" Washington Sundar for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, beginning August 18 in Harare. "Washington Sundar injured his shoulder while playing a County game in England. He has been ruled out of the Zimbabwe tour," stated an official media release issued by the board on Tuesday.

When Dhawan Met Dhawan: Bollywood Star's "Boy In A Candy Shop" Moment

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan on Saturday shared pictures with India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan and the rest of the Indian team. He also joked that he was asked a couple of riddles by the Indian opening batter. "At 4 in the morning I was like a boy in a candy shop. Got very excited to meet and chat with our men in blue About their upcoming tour. Also @SDhawan25 asked me a couple of riddles," tweeted the'Jug Jug Jeeyo'actor.

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"...Is the Biggest Positive": Axar Patel After Series Win vs Zimbabwe

"Despite Playing Very Little For India, I...": Sanju Samson On Fan Following

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

"Axar Patel Is Still In The Shadow Of Ravindra Jadeja": Former India Cricketer

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan's Dance With Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill Will Crack You Up

India vs Zimbabwe: Shahbaz Ahmed Reacts After Receiving Maiden India Call-Up For Zimbabwe ODIs

India vs Zimbabwe: Shahbaz Ahmed Replaces "Injured" Washington Sundar For ODI Series

When Dhawan Met Dhawan: Bollywood Star's "Boy In A Candy Shop" Moment