In an exciting development, young cricketer Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain of the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-player squad, and Gill will lead a new-look team in the five-match series, set to begin on July 6, 2024.
The Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain): The talented opening batter, known for his elegant strokeplay, will now take charge as skipper. Also, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Tushar Deshpande.
Maiden Call-Ups, apart from the established names, the squad features several players who shone in the IPL 2024 season: Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande.
With a blend of experience and youth, Team India aims to dominate the Zimbabwean challenge. Shubman Gill’s leadership will be closely watched, and fans eagerly await the action-packed series.
