India Tour of Zimbabwe: Team India set for another SHORT tour, second-string team to play

India Tour of Zimbabwe: India vs Zimbabwe – Team India is to set go on a short tour and this time it will be against Zimbabwe. Following India tour of West Indies, the Men in Blue will get ready for their short tour in Africa. Previous to the England tour, India paid a short trip to Ireland where they played a small ODIseries. Follow India vs Zimbabwe Live and India Tour of Zimbabwe Live Updates on InsideSport.IN

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It has also been reported that a second-string team will travel to the African nation much like the trip to Ireland. While the senior squad will look for their much-needed break, this short trip will be a boost for the junior players who wish to play for the nation, and also the team management eyeing the potential of the squad ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Former India skipper Virat Kohli is set to make a comeback to T20 cricket after a long span of 5 months in the 2nd T20I against England. However, Kohli’s place in the team is currently under the scanner for the Asia Cup scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka next month. The team management will be eyeing Kohli’s performance in the two T20I matches and then finalize the squad for the mega tournament.

Few reports claim, that the series is scheduled to take place on August 18, 20 and 22. Reports also claim that these games will be a part of the ICC One-Day Super League.

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India’s vice-captain KL Rahul who has undergone a successful surgery is on his road to recovery. KL Rahul had to pull out of the India squad that played a 5-match T20I series. Rahul sustained a sports hernia and underwent a successful operation in Germany. Rahul is currently in India and working on his fitness. If Rahul becomes fit before Asia Cup, he will be a part of the Zimbabwe tour.

“We are absolutely delighted to host India and we look forward to a competitive and memorable series,” a Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) official told Cricbuzz

“Obviously, the stars will be rested for the Zimbabwe series as it will be followed by Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, home series against Australia and the team then travels to Australia for the World Cup,” said a source.

“It’s a big opportunity for the players to play against the Indian players and for the cricketing fraternity in Zimbabwe. It will create a lot of interest amongst the younger generation to take up this game. Overall, the series is very good for Zimbabwe cricket,” said Lalchand Rajput to Crizbuzz.

Among the list of other injured players, Deepak Chahar is expected to be back for the Asia Cup. He is currently recovering from a back and hamstring injury.

India Tour of Zimbabwe: Team India set for another SHORT tour, second-string team to play against Zimbabwe after West Indies Tour: Follow Live Updates

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