New Delhi: Following India’s World Cup triumph, a young squad led by Shubman Gill is set to embark on a T20I series against Zimbabwe. Although many players on this team have yet to make their international debuts, they have gained recognition through their impressive performances in the IPL over the years.
Among the promising newcomers is Riyan Parag, who made a significant impact in the IPL by finishing as the third-highest run-getter with 573 runs in 16 matches, including four half-centuries. Parag, in his excitement over travelling with the Indian team for the first time, misplaced his passport and two phones at the airport.
In a video shared by BCCI Parag said, “So excited that I’ve forgotten my passport. I’ve forgotten my phone. I’ve not forgotten, I’ve misplaced them. But I have it now.”
Sharing his excitement further, the Assam all-rounder said, “Ever since I was a kid, it was a dream to travel like this. Though we play matches, but traveling, wearing Indian clothes, is a dream. It is a new team, almost, a lot of new and old faces. Ever since I was a kid, I dreamt of it. There will be a special connection with Zimbabwe,” said Parag.
Travel Day ✅
The Journey Begins… 👌
Excitement, happiness & more, ft. #TeamIndia newcomers 😎#ZIMvIND | @ParagRiyan | @IamAbhiSharma4 pic.twitter.com/YdhK5jldtW
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 3, 2024
Following Team India’s arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for the five-match T20I series, Zimbabwe Cricket welcomed the T20 World Cup Champions.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Zimbabwe Cricket Board wrote, “We welcome T20 World Cup champions India.”
𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝟐𝟎 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 🇮🇳 ! 🤗#ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/Oiv5ZxgzaS
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) July 2, 2024
India’s squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Tushar Deshpande.
Zimbabwe Squad for T20I Series against India: Sikandar Raza (c), Akram Faraz, Bennett Brian, Campbell Johnathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton.
