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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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IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Highlights: 12th-Ranked Zimbabwe Upset World Champions India In Harare

IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Highlights: Zimbabwe beat India by 13 runs in the first of the five-match T20I series in Harare to mark a momentous occasion in their recent cricket history. The Sikandar Raza-led side's win over India made them first team to go past the Men in Blue in T20Is in 2024 even as the rest of the world tried unsuccessfully at the T20 World Cup 2024. Even though this is a completely different Indian team full of youngsters, the win means a great deal for a team that is ranked 12th in the world. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having announced their retirement from T20Is and Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav among others being handed a break after a hectic T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, it was Shubman Gill who was leading the team with three ...
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‘Chalo Zimbabwe!’: KKR comes up with a unique post for Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) celebrated the selection of two of their players, Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana, for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a unique post on Tuesday.The IPL 2024 champions shared a special post to commemorate their achievement. Rinku had already secured his spot in the 15-member squad, while fast bowler Rana was later added to the Indian team for the initial two matches of the series."God's Plan, babay! ???? Chalo Zimbabwe!" KKR captioned the image of Rana and Rinku on their social media platform 'X'.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that alongside Rana, two other players, Jitesh Sharma and Sai Sudharsan, have also been included in India's squad for the Zimbabwe tour. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh and Rana have be...
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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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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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VVS Laxman might accompany India squad to Zimbabwe for five-match T20I series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: VVS Laxman and his support staff at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) are likely to join the Indian team for their five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe, commencing on July 6. Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir is anticipated to begin his stint as the head coach during the Sri Lanka tour.The squad for the Zimbabwe series is expected to be revealed by the end of this week, either on June 22 or 23.Presently, young IPL performers, including players from the BCCI's 'targeted list,' are participating in a camp under Laxman's guidance at the NCA.Gambhir has emerged as the frontrunner for the position of head coach of the senior men's team, surpassing former women's team head coach WV Raman. The announcement is considered a formality and is expected to be made in the coming days.As the head co...