IND vs ZIM LIVE: India Practice Zimbabwe: Team India will have their first practice on Sunday after reaching Harare on Saturday. KL Rahul, who will lead the team in Zimbabwe after returning from a three-month injury layoff, reached Zimbabwe capital. VVS Laxman is the head coach on the tour with Rahul Dravid and his staff rested for the Asia Cup 2022. Follow India vs Zimbabwe LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
- The 1st ODI match of the 3-match series will be played on August 18.
- The series will be broadcasted LIVE in India on Sony Sports Network.
- All 3 matches of the series will start at 12:45 PM IST.
- Besides captain KL Rahul, India is using a second-string squad for the tour. The main squad will start preparing for the Asia Cup
IND vs ZIM LIVE: KL Rahul & Co to have first practice session on Sunday under VVS Laxman’s supervision, Follow Live Updates
Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as captain with KL Rahul still recovering from Covid-19. However, as KL passed the fitness test in time, he was asked to go to Zimbabwe to have some crucial match practice under his belt before facing Shaheen Afridi straight away in Asia Cup.
While some have questioned the decision to appoint KL as the captain at the last moment, he is still the designated vice-captain of the team. Hence, he takes the captaincy role on his return. But the Zimbabwe series will be a big test for him before the Asia Cup. He will have just three matches to get into the rhythm before hitting the ground running in the UAE.
IND vs ZIM LIVE: Coaching staff for Zimbabwe Tour
- Head Coach: VVS Laxman
- Batting Coach: Hrishikesh Kanitkar
- Bowling Coach: Sairaj Bahutule
IND vs ZIM LIVE: KL Rahul & Co to have first practice session on Sunday under VVS Laxman’s supervision, Follow Live Updates
IND vs ZIM LIVE: All you need to know about India tour of Zimbabwe:
- Team India will play three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18.
- This is the first time in 6 years that India will play Zimbabwe.
- India’s last tour to Zimbabwe was back in 2016.
- KL Rahul will take charge although Shikhar Dhawan was originally named the captain.
- KL Rahul has passed the fitness test and he has been asked to go to Zimbabwe as he hasn’t played any matches since IPL 2022.
- Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are likely to join the squad directly in Harare on August 15.
- The ODI series is part of the ODI Super League. Although India are exempted as a host, it will have crucial points for Zimbabwe.
- VVS Laxman will be the head coach on the Zimbabwe tour.
- Rahul Dravid will be with the Asia Cup squad and will fly to Dubai on August 23.
IND vs ZIM LIVE: KL Rahul & Co to have first practice session on Sunday under VVS Laxman’s supervision, Follow Live Updates
India’s squad for 3 ODIs: KL Rahul (Captain) Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Subhuman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd Siraj, Deepak Chahar.
Zimbabwe ODI Squad: Burl Ryan, Chakabva Regis (captain), Chivanga Tanaka, Evans Bradley, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Kaitano Takudzwanashe, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masara John, Munyonga Tony, Ngarava Richard, Nyauchi Victor, Raza Sikandar, Shumba Milton, Tiripano Donald
IND vs ZIM LIVE: India vs Zimbabwe Schedule
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Aug 18 (Thursday) | Zimbabwe vs India, 1st ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 12:45 PM |
| Aug 20 (Saturday) | Zimbabwe vs India, 2nd ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 12:45 PM |
| Aug 22, (Monday) | Zimbabwe vs India, 3rd ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 12:45 PM |
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