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What Are India’s Dilemma Ahead Of ODI Series Against Zimbabwe?

All the matches of the Indian cricket team will be under scrutiny with less than two months to go for the highly anticipated  T20 World Cup. The upcoming series against Zimbabwe will also be heavily looked upon citing the comeback of 2 stars to the Men in Blue set up.

 The return of KL Rahul to the Indian team will see the 31-year-old play his first competitive cricket match since May 2022. The Men in Blue captain for the tour is expected to be play in all the three fixtures and get back in form, ahead of the Asia Cup.

The Indian team has seen various players rise to the occasion in Rahul’s absence which questions the opener’s position in the team. He will be eager to prove himself and cement a slot in the Men in Blue playing XI for the Asia Cup as well as the as well as the ICC event in Australia, later this year.

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Another player who could be under the scanner will be Deepak Chahar. The pacer is coming back after a long injury layoff and will be have to fight for a spot in order to remain a part of the Indian management’s plans for the ICC T20 World Cup.

The next 7 days will provide great opportunities to Chahar in proving his fitness while bowling a full quota of 1 overs during the course of 3 games. He’s already made a part of the reserves members for the Asia Cup and will look to be included in the main squad with India picking just three quicks so far.

How Will India Lineup against Zimbabwe?

Shubman Gill had impressive outings in the ODIs against West Indies last month. He is expected to hold onto his spot at the top alongside Shikhar Dhawan. This would result in the returning KL Rahul batting at number 3 or 4 in the series. Deepak Hooda, has been impressive for the Men in Blue and is expected to slot in the middle order with either of Rahul Tripathi or Sanju Samson also getting a slot in the XI.

Axar Patel, and Shardul Thakur will fill up the all rounder’s department with Kuldeep Yadav expected to be the lone specialist spinner in the playing 11. Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj could be India’s pacers for the ODIs with either of  Shahbaz Ahmed/Deepak Chahar claiming the final spot in the team. With Chahar returning after so long, it remains to be seen if is given game time straightaway or eased into the team.

India’s Probable XI for the First ODI

Shubman Gill, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed/Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Siraj

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