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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.

Watch: Australia Star Matt Renshaw Takes "One Of The Greatest Catches" In Royal London Cup

Rarely is there a better sight in cricket than the glorious visual of a brilliant fielding effort. Over the years, an acrobatic attempt on the field has garnered as much attention as a top-class batting or bowling effort. On Wednesday, Australian cricketer Matt Renshaw created a flutter with a great effort during a match of the Royal London Cup at The Oval. The 26-year-old Renshaw, who has so far played in 11 Tests, was stationed at first slip for Somerset during a match against Surrey when rival opener Ryan Patel outside-edged one off pacer Kasey Aldridge.

"With World Cup Around The Corner, Whole Team Slightly Nervous": Rishabh Pant

India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said the team is "slightly nervous" as it prepares for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, having been knocked out in the group stage in the last edition. The showpiece will be held in Australia in October-November. "With the World Cup around the corner, the whole team is slightly nervous, but at the same time, as a team, we love to give our 100 per cent and focus on our process. That's the only thing we can do," Pant said on the sidelines of an event organised by Visit Victoria, the tourism board of the State of Victoria.

"It's Fading Out...": India Legend Warns ICC Of Grim Future For Test Cricket

With T20 leagues expanding around the world, there seems to be a likely major shift in the way cricket competitions are going to be held in future. To add to the list of tournaments like the Indian Premier League, the Pakistan Super League and the Big Bash League, now UAE and South Africa too are starting their own T20 cricket leagues. With so many franchise leagues around the world, most of which have generated huge commercial interest, several experts have predicted that cricket might be going the football way where players engage in club competitions for most part of the year.

"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.

"A Class Clown...": Brett Lee Reveals How Off The Field Glenn McGrath Was Exact Opposite Of His On-field Persona

Former pacers Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath were two of the most feared bowlers during their playing days. The duo dominated the Australian bowling line-up in the early 2000s. McGrath, who had a uncanny ability to be very consistent with his line and length, took 563 wickets in his Test career, while Lee scalped 310 Test wickets. Cherishing his memories with McGrath, Lee called him a laid-back character, who would always be playing "a practical joke on someone."

West Indies vs New Zealand: Shamarh Brooks Anchors West Indies To Victory In 1st ODI vs New Zealand

Shamarh Brooks played the sheet anchor role to perfection in guiding the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over top-ranked New Zealand in a low-scoring opening day-night One-Day International of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday. After the home side's bowling combination pace and spin dismissed the visitors for 190 off 45.2 overs batting first, Brooks' 91-ball 79 with nine fours and one six provided the much-needed solidity to take his team to 193 for five off 39 overs in reply.

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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

Watch: Australia Star Matt Renshaw Takes "One Of The Greatest Catches" In Royal London Cup

"With World Cup Around The Corner, Whole Team Slightly Nervous": Rishabh Pant

"It's Fading Out...": India Legend Warns ICC Of Grim Future For Test Cricket

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

"A Class Clown...": Brett Lee Reveals How Off The Field Glenn McGrath Was Exact Opposite Of His On-field Persona

West Indies vs New Zealand: Shamarh Brooks Anchors West Indies To Victory In 1st ODI vs New Zealand