On Wednesday, June 26, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Shivam Dube will replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. This tour will start on July 6, and the Indian team will play five T20 International (T20I) matches against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club from July 6 to July 16.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, a 21-year-old player from Visakhapatnam, was initially selected for this tour after his impressive performance in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for SunRisers Hyderabad. Unfortunately, he has been ruled out due to an injury. The specifics of his injury haven’t been shared by the BCCI, but Nitish will now be looked after by the BCCI medical team.
Shubman Gill will be leading the Indian team during this tour. The decision to replace Nitish with Shivam Dube was made a few days after the senior selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, announced the 15-member squad for the tour.
Shivam Dube Replaces Injured Nitish Reddy
A few days ago, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Shubman Gill will be the new captain of the Indian cricket team for the Zimbabwe tour, as regular captain Rohit Sharma won’t be joining. Now, there is a new update about the team.
Nitish Reddy, an all-rounder from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), is injured and won’t be able to play. He has been replaced by Shivam Dube, a strong hitter from Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The Indian Men’s Selection Committee chose Dube to fill in for Reddy in the squad. The BCCI’s medical team is watching Reddy’s health to see how he recovers. With Shubman Gill as the captain, this young Indian team will play a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The series will take place in Harare, with the first match scheduled for July 6.
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India Tour of Zimbabwe Updated Squad
Check the table below for the India Tour of Zimbabwe Updated Squad:
| India Tour of Zimbabwe Updated Squad | |
|---|---|
| Player | Role |
| Shubman Gill | Captain |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batsman |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
| Rinku Singh | Batsman |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper (WK) |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper (WK) |
| Riyan Parag | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler |
| Tushar Deshpande | Bowler |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson are the only Indian players selected for the T20 World Cup squad playing in Zimbabwe. Recently, Shivam Dube joined them, making it three players from the original 15-man squad currently in the Caribbean.
Additionally, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan were listed as reserves for the T20 World Cup.
India Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Full Schedule
Here’s the full schedule for India’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024, with all matches taking place in Harare:
| India Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Full Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Match | Date | Day |
| 1st T20I | July 6, 2024 | Saturday |
| 2nd T20I | July 7, 2024 | Sunday |
| 3rd T20I | July 10, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 4th T20I | July 13, 2024 | Saturday |
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India Tour of Zimbabwe FAQs
Q.1. Who is leading the Indian team in the Zimbabwe tour?
Ans. Shubman Gill is leading the Indian cricket team in the Zimbabwe tour as Rohit Sharma is not participating.
Q.2. Why was Shivam Dube selected for the tour?
Ans. Shivam Dube was selected to replace injured Nitish Reddy in the Indian squad for the Zimbabwe tour due to his all-round abilities.
Q.3. How many T20I matches will India play in Zimbabwe?
Ans. India will play a total of five T20 International (T20I) matches against Zimbabwe during the tour.
Q.4. Where will the India-Zimbabwe T20I series matches be held?
Ans. All the matches of the India-Zimbabwe T20I series will take place at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Q.5. When does the Zimbabwe tour start and end?
Ans. The tour begins on July 6 and concludes on July 16, with matches scheduled throughout this period.
