Taking note of the fatigue factor, India are likely to field a second string team for the tour of Zimbabwe and senior players such as skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni might be given a break when the selectors meet in New Delhi tomorrow to pick the squad for the limited-overs series. The Indians have just finished a disappointing tour of Bangladesh, losing the ODI series 1-2, completing seven months of continuous cricket. In this backdrop, selectors may give the younger players a chance. Sources indicate that Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina are the two players in running for captaincy. In case Ashwin is rested, the toss-up for off-spinner's slot will be between Parveez Rasool and Harbhajan Singh. Robin Uthappa can also make the cut. Some of the certainties are Stuart Binny, Ambati Rayudu and Mohit Sharma. The tour comprising three ODIs and two T20s was in doubt, but a BCCI release put all speculations to rest yesterday.
News On AIR | June 28, 2015 7:05 PM
India likely to field second string team for Zimbabwe cricket tour