Indian selectors have sent a youth-packed brigade to Zimbabwe for a shorter format series.
Indian selectors have sent a youth-packed brigade to Zimbabwe for a shorter format series.
Dhoni is the only senior pro leading the team and as many as six players haven't yet turned out in Indian colours.
Here are the players who can make their debut for Indian cricket team in the three-match ODI and T20 series.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal
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Yuzvendra Chahal has been one of the most consistent bowlers for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the last three IPL editions and this time around he finished as the second highest wicket-taker of the tournament. (Photo courtesy - YouTube Screengrab)
2. Mandeep Singh
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Mandeep Singh has improved by leaps and bounds in the past few years. This time around he didn't get many opportunities for play for RCB but his consistent domestic performance earned him an India call up. (Photo courtesy - YouTube Screengrab)
3. KL Rahul
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KL Rahul is a name which is regular in the the Indian Test team. Though he is not a first choice opener, the Karnataka lad has performed whenever he has been given an opportunity. After a successful IPL, Rahul will turn out for India in shorter formats. (Photo courtesy - Wikimedia Commons)
4. Karun Nair
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Karun Nair's superb outing for Karnataka earned him an India call up. He has shown glimpses of his domestic form in this years IPL but for a longer stint with the Indian team, the right-hander needs to replicate his Ranji form. (Photo courtesy - YouTube Screengrab)
5. Jayant Yadav
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Jayant Yadav, the right arm off-break bowler from Haryana came in the limelight when he registered an eight-wicket haul for Rest of India in the Irani Cup, back in March. He got to play just five games for Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9 but his batting skills make him a favourite for the all-rounder's spot.
6. Faiz Fazal
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Faiz Fazal had to wait a little longer than usual for an opportunity in the national squad but one century for India A in Deodhar Trophy and another for Rest of India in Irani Cup, paved the way for the Vidarbha left-hander to fulfill his long standing dream.
