IND vs ZIM, T20I Series: Team India Begins Practice at Harare

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

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[{"selector":"#anim-4ffb3f0d-59a8-421c-a3cf-1e8d4f2e4cc8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.329922687706798%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The squad began full-fledged training at Harare - the venue of the T20I series. Ruturaj Gaikwad is seen practicing batting in the nets.

[{"selector":"#anim-bc5f3dd9-7cdd-4c17-a62f-e578c9faf188 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.896448696543587%, -22.727269969108697%) scale(1.4545454545454546)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Skipper Shubman Gill has joined his teammates at Harare. He will become the third-youngest player to lead India in T20Is.

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[{"selector":"#anim-688e31bd-e97b-470d-964b-8d87783d31e4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-15.722779935050518%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Indian seam duo - Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar - are the most experienced players in the pack of young squad.

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IND vs ZIM, T20I Series: Team India Begins Practice at Harare

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