After the T20 World Cup, India will be playing a 5-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe which will start from July 6. Today BCCI announced the squad who will play in this series. No senior players are there in the squad and all youngsters get their golden opportunity to represent their country at the international level. After the squad release, former Indian and KKR player Varun Chakravarthy shared his feelings regarding the selection through his social media handle.
India’s Squad for Zimbabwe Series:
After the T20 World Cup ends, Team India will be traveling to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20 series. Before the series, BCCI announced their squad for the tournament. India has selected some bright youngsters for their upcoming five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe. Leading the young squad is Shubman Gill, who assumes the role of captain.
Alongside Gill, players like Tushar Deshpande and Dhruv Jurel bring their talents to the team. Tushar Deshpande, particularly, stands out as an uncapped player known for his impressive performances in domestic cricket. His consistency, especially highlighted by strong seasons with the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, has earned him recognition.
Another notable addition to the squad is Nitish Reddy, chosen for his all-round abilities as India seeks to develop depth in the role typically filled by Hardik Pandya. Abhishek Sharma, after a standout IPL season with Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad, earns his maiden call-up. His impressive tally of 42 sixes in 16 games led the tournament. Riyan Parag, who excelled for Rajasthan Royals with 573 runs, secures his first squad entry. Both players’ performances highlight their potential as valuable additions to the team for the upcoming matches.
India’s squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe: Ꮪhubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande.
Varun Chakravarthy’s Mysterious Story:
After BCCI named a fresh squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe series, another Indian spinner shared a mysterious Instagram story that caught attention. Varun Chakravarthy took his Instagram and wrote, “I wish I had a paid PR agency!!!!!!” Netizens are linking the mysterious post to his frustration of not getting selected for the Zimbabwe tour.
Varun Chakravarthy’s Performance in IPL 2024:
In the IPL 2024 season, Varun Chakravarthy emerged as a standout performer with his exceptional all-round skills. Across 15 matches, he showcased his prowess by scoring 402 runs and taking 21 wickets. His batting average stood at an impressive 19.14, complemented by an economical bowling performance with an economy rate of 8.04. His best bowling figures of 3/16 underscored his ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs. Varun Chakravarthy’s impactful contributions throughout the season highlighted him as a key player, pivotal to his team’s success in the IPL 2024 campaign.
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