India have announced their 15-man squad for the highly anticipated T20I series against Zimbabwe, kicking off on July 23 in Harare. Rinku Singh headlines the returning players, while Sanju Samson is notably left out.
Changes in India's T20I Squad
The squad features several changes from the one currently competing against England, with Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Arshdeep Singh among the notable exclusions. Newcomers Ashok Sharma and Yash Thakur earn their maiden India call-ups, bringing fresh talent to the team.
- Ashok Sharma: 6 wickets in 6 IPL games for Gujarat Titans, fastest delivery clocked at 154.2 kph
- Yash Thakur: 18 wickets in 7 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games at an average of 9.88 and economy rate of 6.80
- Rinku Singh: consistent performances in IPL, returning to the squad
- Mayank Yadav: injury-ridden pace bowler returning to the squad after a stint with India A
Player Performances and Statistics
Prabhsimran Singh's consistent IPL performances have earned him a recall to the squad. He scored 510 runs from 14 games at an average of 42.50 and a strike-rate of 168.87 in 2026. Harsh Dubey, who made his India debut in the ODI series against Afghanistan, has also earned his maiden T20I call-up.
Meanwhile, Shivam Dube will replace Nitish Reddy in India's squad for the ODIs against England, as Reddy continues to recover from a quadriceps injury. With the Zimbabwe T20I series on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting the team's performance.
What's Next for India?
The Indian team will kick off their T20I series against Zimbabwe on July 23 in Harare. With a mix of experienced players and new talent, the squad is poised to make a strong impression. Will Rinku Singh and the returning players lead the charge? The action is just around the corner.
