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India looks for partial redemption against spirited Zimbabwe
India's T20I cricket team, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, seeks its first series win under his leadership after losing six of his first seven matches as skipper, including defeats to Ireland and England. The three-match series against Zimbabwe in Harare, starting July 23, 2026, is seen as a must-win for course correction. The squad features 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who will open alongside Abhishek Sharma. Stand-in head coach VVS Laxman faces selection challenges, particularly with the bowling attack and all-rounder options. Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, is expected to put up a spirited fight, with fast bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava posing threats. The match begins at 4:30 PM IST.
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