The BCCI has announced Shivam Dube as Nitish Reddy’s replacement in the Indian squad that is going to tour Zimbabwe; he was ruled out of the series due to injury. Hosts Zimbabwe will welcome the men in blue for a five-match T20I series starting on July 6 with the first game at the Harare Sports Club. This series is India’s first assignment after the 2024 T20 World Cup, featuring a blend of fresh talent and experienced players.
The BCCI announced a 15-man squad for the series on Wednesday; Shubman Gill was announced captain for the very first time. It is a young team as at least half of the senior members were rested. Nitish Reddy found a place in this team. The left-arm seamer claimed the Emerging Player award at this year’s IPL, hence becoming the first among four to make their maiden calls to the national team.
This is because he has an injury that has not been disclosed. The progress will be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team, an official release stated. It further said that the 21-year-old is likely to make a strong comeback in not too distant future.
Nitish Reddy’s replacement Dube currently partaking in T20 World Cup
Dube has been called up as a replacement for Reddy and is currently playing in the ongoing T20 World Cup. His experience and current form will definitely be worth being on board for the team as it sets out on this crucial tour. The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee announced the replacement, highlighting Dube’s potential to contribute significantly toward the success of the team.
The revised Indian squad for the Zimbabwe tour will be Shubman Gill as captain, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, and Shivam Dube.
Notably, this is an imperative tour that works as a platform for youngsters to express themselves and seal spots in the team. So, the expectations from the new captain Shubman Gill and the nouveau-riche squad fill the fans and other cricket experts with excitement about how this team will turn out in the series. The selection strategy looked like it was going to be a mix of young blood and experience, just to put things right for upcoming tournaments.
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