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I always believe in my hitting ability: Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young batter Abhishek Sharma expressed his confidence in his batting skills after scoring a century off just 47 balls against Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I, despite failing to score in his international debut the previous day.His impressive performance propelled India to a total of 234 for 2. The Indian team then proceeded to dismiss the home side for a mere 134 runs in 18.4 overs, securing a resounding 100-run victory in Harare on Sunday.The win allowed India to level the five-match series at 1-1, having suffered a narrow 13-run defeat in the opening encounter."I feel like if it's your day, you express yourself. After the drop, I thought it was my day and had to take responsibility," Abhishek said, as quoted by PTI, at the post-match presentation."Rutu helped me in keeping perspe...
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‘Shubman Gill’s captaincy is …. ‘: Ravi Bishnoi after India’s loss to Zimbabwe in 1st T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DEHLI: India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi emphasised the importance of the team's resilience and ability to recover from their surprising loss to the relatively inexperienced Zimbabwean team. He urged his teammates to approach the second T20I with a renewed mindset and determination.Despite setting a modest target of 116, the Indian side struggled in their pursuit and were ultimately dismissed for a mere 102 runs in the opening match of the series on Saturday. With the second encounter scheduled to take place on Sunday at the same venue, Bishnoi stressed the need for a strong comeback performance from the Indian squad.“We are trying our best and we need to bounce back stronger. We just need to come back tomorrow (Sunday) with a fresh mind for the second match,” said Bishnoi in the post-...
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India has readymade replacements for the greats: Andy Flower | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Zimbabwe captain talks to TOI on why India will move on quickly from the retirements of Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja in the shortest format...NEW DELHI: After their T20 World Cup triumph, India are back in action with a T20I series against a feisty Zimbabwe side. Nearly all the main team players have been rested from the India squad for this trip, while three heavyweights in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from the format. Andy Flower, former Zimbabwe captain and current RCB head coach, spoke to TOI about what to expect from the five-game series. Excerpts from an exclusive chat...How do you see the next generation taking Indian cricket forward?This India-Zimbabwe series is going to be really interesting. It's a very strong side the Indian selectors have put ...
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‘Celebrations khatam nahi hui aur…’: Fans left unimpressed as young India handed rude Zimbabwe shock | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the country still not done with the T20 World Cup title winning celebrations, a second-string Indian side, full of young stars, was handed a rude and shocking 13-run loss in Harare by an unfancied Zimbabwe side on Saturday.Full with Gen-Next stars under leadership of Shubman Gill, the Indian team failed to chase down a moderate 116 runs, folding for 102 in the T20I series opener.As Zimbabwe handed India their first T20I defeat of the year, internet was seemingly upset with the performance of the young stars. The likes of Abhishek Sharma (0), Riyan Parag (2) and Dhruv Jurel (6), who were handed debuts registered single digit scores, skipper Gill (31), Washington Sundar (27), Ruturaj Gaikwad (7) and Rinku Singh (0) also failed to make a mark. Slamming the below-par perform...
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Disappointed with the way I got out, our batting didn’t pan out as planned: Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India skipper Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment with the team's batting performance in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. He believed that he should have taken more responsibility and batted through the innings.Despite fielding a team filled with promising young talent, India suffered a surprising 13-run defeat at the hands of a relatively inexperienced Zimbabwean side in the first match of the five-game series in Harare.The loss highlighted the need for improvement in the Indian batting lineup."Halfway through (the match) we had lost five wickets, and it would've been best for us if I stayed there till the end. I am very disappointed with the way I got out and the rest of the match panned out," said Gill, as quoted by PTI, in the post-match presentation c...
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1st T20I: Bowlers shine as unfancied Zimbabwe stun India by 13 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A spirited Zimbabwe stunned a youthful India by 13 runs in the series opener in Harare on Saturday, registering their first win against cricketing powerhouse in eight years.Pulling of an upset of gigantic proportions, minnows Zimbabwe, who had failed to qualify for the recently concluded T20 World Cup, handed India them first T20I defeat of the year. Despite restricting Zimbabwe to just 115 for nine, India was bowled out for 102 in 19.5 overs, thanks to a determined effort by the Zimbabwean bowlers, led by Tendai Chatara (3/16) and skipper Sikandar Raza (3/25).India, having recently won the T20 World Cup with a different squad, were expected to easily handle the Zimbabwean but failed to do so, folding for their fifth joint-lowest T20I total. India's bowlers, led by leg-spinne...
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Zimbabwe shock India by 13 runs in 1st T20I

Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza celebrates a wicket during the T20 cricket match against India at Harare Sports club, Saturday, July 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP A new-look India, led by Shubman Gill, put up a sloppy batting display to lose to an inexperienced Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on July 6.Fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, India chose to field a young side, handing three debut caps.But the young Indian batters failed to shine and returned with eight-single digit scores to be bowled out for 102 in 19.5 overs in pursuit of a target of 116.India were reduced to 86 for 9 in 17 overs and from there Washington Sundar (27; 34b) led India's fightback but only to fall short. This became India's first loss in the format in 2024.Zimbabwe skipper ...
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1st T20I: Luke Jongwe shows off sensational boot-call celebration after Dhruv Jurel’s wicket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe’s fast-medium bowler Luke Jongwe pulled off a sensational boot-call celebration after taking the wicket of Indian batsman Dhruv Jurel in the first T20 international match of the five-match series.The celebration took place during the 10th over of India's innings. On the fifth ball, Jongwe delivered a deceptive delivery to Jurel, who attempted to drive it through extra cover.The ball, however, wasn’t as full as Jurel anticipated, and Jongwe cleverly took the pace off it. As Jurel pressed forward, he mistimed his shot, resulting in a catch by Madhevere at short cover. This dismissal saw India further sliding into trouble at 43-5.Jongwe, thrilled by his success, executed a unique celebration. He mimicked making a phone call with his boot, delighting fans and adding a to...
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IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Live Score: Zimbabwe Face India’s Future Superstars In Harare

IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Live: The five-match T20 International series between India and Zimbabwe begins today, Saturday (June 6) in Harare. With Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma no longer part of India's T20I setup, Shubman Gill has been given the task of leading an entirely different unit. This second-string Indian team includes many new faces, aiming to identify and nurture the rising T20 stars who could potentially replace the legendary trio of Virat, Rohit and Jadeja in the XI. India are the clear favorites, but Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe cannot be underestimated, especially with the advantage of playing on their home turf. Similar to India, Zimbabwe will be using this series to scout for future stars. The Harare Sports Club pitch offers an excellent surface for some great...
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India 61/7 in 12.5 Overs | Live Cricket Score, India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I – The Times of India

Sikandar Raza to Shubman Gill, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Captain-to-captain and Sikandar Raza wins the battle! He sprints in celebration and India are in all sorts of trouble now with the skipper Shubman Gill too, back to the hut. Sikandar Raza hides the ball and lands it on a fuller length, on a flatter trajectory, and on the middle stump, Shubman Gill is hurried into the shot as he walks ahead a couple of steps. He looks to push it across the line but misses to connect. The ball sneaks past the inside edge, deflects off the front pad and crashes into the off pole. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; ...
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IND vs ZIM Live Cricket score: India, Zimbabwe look to the future in T20I series – The Times of India

India vs Zimbabwe Live Score: World champions India will usher in a new era as they take on Zimbabwe in a five-match Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club starting Saturday. Shubman Gill will lead India for the first time, with senior players rested in the aftermath of joyous celebrations of winning the T20 World Cup. The 24-year-old batter, who led the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, returns to India's T20 eleven along with middle order bat Rinku Singh. The duo had missed out on the World Cup, but traveled to the West Indies and United States as reserve players. Star batting duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirements from T20 internationals after lifting the World Cup trophy in Barbados on June 29. Ravindra Jadeja also announced his international reti...
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IND vs ZIM 2024 1st T20I Playing 11: India set to field three debutants against Sikandar Raza’s new-look Zimbabwe

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Playing 11: A new-look T20 side will be in action when Shubman Gill’s India will face Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturday.In the first glance of India’s T20I future after the retirements of World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, India will field a young squad brimmed with IPL talent as the roadmap to the 2026 T20 World Cup begins in Zimbabwe. The hosts will hope to make the most of India’s off-season tour to the nation. Raza’s side is hosting a bunch of new faces who will be aiming to put Zimbabwe back on the radar after they missed out on the T20 World Cup in the Americas. India to have at least three debutants The Men in Blue in all likelihood will field at least thr...
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IND VS ZIM T20: New Team, New Players! Know Who Will Replace Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli? | ABP News

T20 cricket champion Team India will play a five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe after five days. However, this will not be the team which has won the title. Actually, a youth team from India will go on tour to Zimbabwe. Team India has to play a five-match T20 series in Zimbabwe, which will start from July 6. Shubman Gill will be the Indian captain on the Zimbabwe tour. Sports Live is the new digital first sports news vertical of ABP Live. We will provide you video coverage of major sporting events like Indian Premier League (IPL), Cricket World Cup 2023 (CWC 23) and all the events related to both Indian men's cricket team and Indian women's cricket team. That's not all, we will also provide coverage of major football and other sports events tailor made for your consumption. Source...
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India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: India face Zimbabwe with eyes on the future | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India starts T20I journey sans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in five-match series vs Zimbabwe in HarareNEW DELHI: When the Indian T20 team takes on Zimbabwe in a five-match series that begins in Harare on Saturday, they will be going on a voyage of self-discovery without their regular talismans, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in an attempt to uncover their future treasures.Shubman Gill, a reserve on the T20 World Cup team, and a number of IPL players will press the refresh button even as the excitement of winning the T20 World Cup spreads around India.During the series, which is totally slated to be played in Zimbabwe's capital, all of the newcomers are anticipated to make their international debut.Two youngsters who could make their debuts are Riyan Parag, a young Assamese player wh...
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Next-gen XI | Youngistan

Team India’s 13-year-long dry spell at World Cup tournaments was broken in the early hours of June 30. Amidst the jubilation came the news of Rohit Sharma, 37, and Virat Kohli, 35, signing off from T20Is. A day later, Ravindra Jadeja joined them. With the loss of two talismanic batters, questions arose as to who takes the baton from them. Team India has two years to find the balance of power and precision when they defend the title on home turf. The dynamic Hardik Pandya and the invincible Jasprit Bumrah are dead certs for their spots; Suryakumar Yadav’s magical versatility and Rishabh Pant’s hunger to succeed will make them hard to replace. Nonetheless, fresh blood will also be infused and the Indian Premier League will be the usual hunting ground for selectors. By no means is this li...
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Shubman Gill-led new-look Team India lands in Harare for T20Is against Zimbabwe

Indian cricket team coach VVS Laxman receiving the team players in Harare on July 3, 2024. | Photo Credit: x/BCCI A young Indian cricket team led by skipper Shubman Gill and with National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman as coach arrived here to play a five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe beginning July 6.Travel Day ✅The Journey Begins... 👌Excitement, happiness & more, ft. #TeamIndia newcomers 😎#ZIMvIND | @ParagRiyan | @IamAbhiSharma4pic.twitter.com/YdhK5jldtW— BCCI (@BCCI) July 3, 2024 The team was seen exiting the airport with their luggage in a video posted by Zimbabwe Cricket on X. The entire squad had departed from Mumbai on Tuesday, while Gill, who was a travelling reserve with the T20 World Cup side in the Americas, arrived here from New York after a break. "...
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Watch: Shubman Gill-led Team India lands in Harare for T20I series against Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A youthful Indian squad, led by Shubman Gill and coach VVS Laxman, has arrived in Zimbabwe for a series of five T20 Internationals, scheduled to commence from July 6 in Harare. The squad features emerging talent such as Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma, who have earned their maiden call-up to the Indian team following their impressive performances in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.In a video posted on Zimbabwe Cricket's 'X' handle, Laxman and his boys can be seen departing the Harare airport. Watch video:A reserve in India's T20 World Cup squad, Gill will reportedly join the team in Harare directly from the United States, where he was on a break.Zimbabwe Cricket also shared images of the players lining up with their luggage outside the airport. Among those feature...
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Shubman Gill to join Indian team directly from US for Zimbabwe T20I series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The young Indian cricket team, led by skipper Shubman Gill, is set to play a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe starting on July 6 in Harare. While the squad has already departed, Gill will join them directly from the United States. This series, overseen by National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman, features a mix of fresh talents who have recently impressed in the IPL.As per PTI report, Shubman Gill, previously the reserve opener for the T20 World Cup, has been on a break and will meet his teammates in Harare. Among the new names are Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma, both of whom have earned their first call-ups to the national team following standout performances in the IPL.The BCCI has shared images of the squad boarding their flight on social media platform X. The squa...
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Indian cricketers leave for Zimbabwe tour – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A second-string Indian team, led by Shubman Gill and set to face Zimbabwe in five T20Is from July 6, left for the African country on Tuesday.The Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared photos on its official X handle of several Indian cricketers and coach VVS Laxman leaving for Zimbabwe.As many as four openers are part of the India squad for the Zimbabwe tour -- Yashavsi Jaiswal, who was a part of the T20 World Cup winning unit, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma.In all likelihood, Gill and Jaiswal will open the batting in the first T20I in Harare on Saturday.Following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, the series in Zimbabwe will provide a peek into India's T20 future.All the T20 World Cup standbys - Gill, pacers Avesh Khan, Khaleel A...
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India tour of Zimbabwe, T20I series: Full schedule, squads, match date, live streaming info

Fresh from their T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean, Team India will embark on their next assignment when they tour Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series starting July 6. With seniors Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announcing their T20I retirements and other key players from the World Cup squad being rested, a largely young Indian squad will feature in five T20Is and three ODIs against Zimbabwe. Shubman Gill was named the captain of the Men in Blue for the series. Three players – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube – will link up with the squad after their World Cup commitments in the West Indies. They will also be joined by Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan who were the travelling reserves of India’s T20 World Cup squad. The series also handed a maiden...
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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Announces Whopping Prize Money After India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Win

BCCI Secretary has annunced a huge prize money for the Indian team in the aftermath of winning the T20 World Cup 2024, and the official figure is INR 125 crore. The whole nation is in ecstacy following the side's triumph and PM Modi was amongst several big figures who congratulated the side on their historic feat, as the 11-year wait for an ICC trophy finally comes to an end. ALSO READ - PM Modi Shares Special Message For 'Retiring' Ravindra Jadeja, Wishes Him Best For The Future I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and suppo...
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India tour of Zimbabwe: Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy get maiden call-up in Gill-led team

Shubman Gill was named as the captain of the Indian team for the Twenty20 international series against Zimbabwe. | Photo Credit: ANI Youngsters Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy were on June 24 rewarded for their exploits in the last IPL with maiden India call-ups for the upcoming white-ball tour of Zimbabwe under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Senior players competing in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the Americas, including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested ahead of a gruelling season. The Zimbabwe tour comprises five T20 Internationals, beginning July 6. Besides Parag, Abhishek and Reddy, other IPL performers boarding the flight to Zimbabwe are Tushar Deshpande, Harshit Rana, Avesh Khan a...
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Shubman Gill to lead India in Zimbabwe T20Is; Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma get maiden call-up | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 15-member Indian squad for the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe has been announced, with key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav being rested.Other notable names that will miss the series are Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah who all are competing in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the Americas but were given rest ahead of a gruelling season.The series is set to commence on July 6 in Harare. The subsequent matches will take place on July 7, 10, 13, and 14, all of which will be played in Harare.Shubman Gill has been appointed captain in absence of regular skipper Rohit. Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma and Tushar Deshpande has been rewarded for their IPL exploits with maiden national call-ups.The upcoming ...
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‘Learning the art of discipline from Rohit Sharma’: Shubman Gill lashes out at reports of ‘indiscipline’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has responded to recent speculation regarding his departure from the T20 World Cup squad, dismissing claims of indiscipline.In a social media post, the young batsman shared a collage featuring Rohit Sharma and his daughter, captioned, "Sammy and I learning the art of discipline from Rohit Sharma."SEE ALSO: T20 WORLD CUP 2024 Schedule | Points TableGill was among the four reserve players travelling with India's squad for the ongoing T20 World Cup.With India's group-stage over, both Gill and Avesh Khan are slated to depart from the squad and return to India.While unconfirmed reports suggest that the Gujarat Titans skipper has been sent back to India due to "disciplinary issues," India's batting coach Vikram Rathour has dismissed these rumours, emphasizing that ever...
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T20 World Cup: Reserves Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan set to be released after India’s group league matches

India Shubman Gill during a practice session at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. File photo | Photo Credit: ANI Reserve opener Shubman Gill and speedster Avesh Khan are all set to be released from the Indian set-up after the team's final T20 World Cup group league game against Ireland here on Saturday., June 15.Also read: T20 World Cup: New Zealand hammers Uganda by 9 wickets It is understood that going into the Super Eights stage, the team management is pretty certain that they don't need to carry four standbys and hence only designated finisher Rinku Singh and left-arm fast medium Khaleel Ahmed will accompany the team during the Caribbean leg of the tourney. "Shubman and Avesh were supposed to only stay till the group league stages in the United States. That w...
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Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan likely to return home after India-Canada T20 World Cup match: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following the match against Canada, Indian team traveling reserves Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan will return home from their current T20 World Cup, as per a report.Together with the rest of the crew, the duo traveled to Florida in case of any unforeseen circumstances. Gill, Avesh, Rinku Singh, and Khaleel Ahmed comprised the four-person traveling reserves.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEAccording to a Cricbuzz report, Gill and Avesh's trips were limited to the US leg unless the players sustained unforeseen injuries.After winning three straight games in the group round, the team captained by Rohit Sharma easily advanced to the Super Eight stage of the competition. India will play Canada in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday in the final match of the US leg.India continu...