Indian Team Selection for Zimbabwe .........

[Lord]

My team: GG Pujara Kohli© Rohit Karthik Raina Rishi Dhawan/Binny Ashwin BK Shami VK Reserves: Rayudu Mishra Mohit

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GG

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GG Robin Karthik Yuvraj Rayudu Raina© Irfan Mishra Rasool VK Mohit Awana Rishi Dhawan Nadeem Kedar Jadav

[vishalvirsingh]

Who is Lokesh RAhul

[1983-2011]

Who is Lokesh RAhul

plays for Karnataka and averages 45 in "List A" cricket, hes a WK, opening batsman and only 21 years old

[Crookbond]

Gambhir likely to be recalled for Zimbabwe tour http://www.espncricinfo.com/zimbabwe-v-india-2013/content/current/story/647611.html

MS Dhoni, who injured his right hamstring during India's tri-series opener in the West Indies, is likely to be ruled out for India's short tour to Zimbabwe that begins July 24. If Dhoni is indeed unavailable, Gautam Gambhir is likely to earn a recall into the team. While announcing India's squad for the Champions Trophy on May 4, the national selectors had also named 21 probables for the ongoing tri-series in the West Indies. Besides the 15 who featured in India's victorious Champions Trophy campaign, the probables included Ambati Rayudu, Manoj Tiwary, Praveen Kumar, Shami Ahmed, Rahul Sharma and Gambhir. Shami replaced Irfan Pathan after the latter injured himself while training for the West Indies tri-series. Rayudu came in for Dhoni who was ruled out of the tri-series on July 1. With Tiwary, the only other specialist batsman in the list, having twisted his left knee, Gambhir remains the only viable candidate to lend solidity to what has become an inexperienced India batting line-up. With his experience, Gambhir could also come in handy as a member of the leadership group, thus helping Virat Kohli, who is set to be retained as captain in the event of Dhoni's unavailability. It will be interesting to see if the selectors opt to rest a few overworked players. Discussions around need for rest could focus on R Ashwin, Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav. If Ashwin is indeed rested, Jammu & Kashmir offspinner Parvez Rasool could come in contention along with Rahul Sharma, who is named in the probables. With the selectors' eyes set on the tour to South Africa later this year, it is possible that Praveen Kumar, who was in the probables, may be given another chance. If the selectors feel the necessity to bring in either Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane for the Zimbabwe ODIs ahead of the India's A tour to South Africa, Murali Vijay could be a casualty. However, with the India A tour to South Africa set to start immediately after the Zimbabwe series' conclusion, it is unlikely that the selectors will try out too many youngsters. With the current group having fared well during the Champions Trophy, it is possible that some of the batsmen, who haven't got enough opportunities, may be asked to join the A team in South Africa.

[JaFanatic]

my squad virat © gambo dhawan chintu saha raina (vc) jaddu amit mishra bhuvi sid kaul ishant rohit smit rahul awana suyal B->

[Lord]

I'm not too sure about GG coming back tbh,his main problem is fishing outside off stump n it will continue as he can get away with it in ODIs.Hes more needed in our Test team and should go to SA with the A team

[Rob9]

It's great news if gambhir and praveen kumar returns to the side

[saneindian]

The Indian squad for the five-match ODI series against Zimbabwe will be picked on Friday, with strong indications that at least some of the frequent fliers in the team will be given a much-needed breather. There is, however, a minor twist to the story: BCCI is not sure about the availability of three senior players who had recently been dropped over form and fitness concerns. 'We don't know where Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan are,' a BCCI official told TOI. "They can be considered for selection only if we know of their whereabouts and availability. We've heard that Yuvraj and Zaheer are in France while Sehwag is in the USA. How do we ascertain their form and fitness,' he said. India travel to Zimbabwe from July 24 to August 3. Sources close to Yuvraj confirmed that he was in France working under a renowned trainer to get back in shape. Zaheer is also believed to be with him while Sehwag is reportedly in the US on a personal visit. Even if there were no concerns on that count, it is not clear if the selectors will go back to them if the key players are rested. The only reason to do that will be to give the team an international feel, lest Zimbabwe cry foul. Otherwise, they may well go for the next rung of players, especially those who have failed to grab their opportunities so far.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow_b2/20919374.cms?prtpage=1

[carnish]

IF I WERE A SELECTOR: (MY FANTASY TEAM) Mandeep Uthappa Kohli© Rohit Raina Rayadu Binny Nayar Kulkarni Rasool Mishra Praveen Bhuvi Suyal Shami

[skindia]

I think jadeja should be captain

[skindia]

I dont want uthappa to play against weak team like zimbabwe

[Crookbond]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow_b2/20919374.cms?prtpage=1

Zaheer is indeed with Yuvraj. @YUVSTRONG12: Aftr our 3km strides in the morning of to the beach for another session heavn this place what say @imzaheer http://t.co/bIIbxTbWqe

[vishalvirsingh]

my team for zimbabwe tour would be.. Rohith Sharma Shikhar Dhawan Dinesh Karthik(wkt), Virat Kohli©, Rayudu, Raina, Jadeja, Ashwin/mishra/ohja, Umesh Yadav, Ishant, Bhuvi[/QUO It seems Virat will be the captain and though i wus have wanted him to rest. my team cud be virat raina yusuf pathan( resting jadeja) umesh yadav DHwal or VK though i would prefer Vk but they wont drop VK( resting bhuvi and ishant) Shammi ahmed Pawan Suyal is a Zaheer in the making only genuine left arm quick that we have. Rahul Shukla..is to be groomed as a future fast bowler and hence he shud just go to learn fast bowling. Rishi Dhawan competing with yusuf pathan/irfan/jaddu/stuart Binny for all rounder slot. dhawan as operner rohit( dropping vijay and even gambhir) as opener Stuart Binny also as a Batting all rounder as binny cud compete with rishi dhawan( rishi is a bowling all rounder) and Jadeja( sping bowling alllrounder) for a place in the eleven on pitches that dont support spinners and one has to select a pace allrounder. Rasool- off spinner ahead of rahul sharma as Mishra is the leg spinner and Rasool is considered allrounder who may compete with Jadeja in future. Mishra amit- leg spinner and good bat replacing ashwin Karthik dinesh- WK and Batsman Ambati raydu- Batsmen

[vishalvirsingh]

I think jadeja should be captain

Dear ... Jadeja's spin bowling is still a question Mark....he was thrashed all over by Lanka, he does suceed against weak opposition but against good batters he fails. his batting has scope for improvement. he is great in fielding though.......' and over al as a combination , he truly beats other allrounders in the team , i dont think he has the maturity that a captain requires.

[Sachinism]

Cricinfo says Rahul Sharma. Are they sure? Why the hell would we go back for him? Has he done anything worthy? I've heard Mohit Sharma may be in contention, chance CI messed it up?

[G_B_]

i am hearing via venkat anath that Rahane Mukund and Ojha have been omitted from Zim due to getting onto the India A team

[omkarkiran]

Gambhir likely to be recalled for Zimbabwe tour http://www.espncricinfo.com/zimbabwe-v-india-2013/content/current/story/647611.html

MS Dhoni, who injured his right hamstring during India's tri-series opener in the West Indies, is likely to be ruled out for India's short tour to Zimbabwe that begins July 24. If Dhoni is indeed unavailable, Gautam Gambhir is likely to earn a recall into the team. While announcing India's squad for the Champions Trophy on May 4, the national selectors had also named 21 probables for the ongoing tri-series in the West Indies. Besides the 15 who featured in India's victorious Champions Trophy campaign, the probables included Ambati Rayudu, Manoj Tiwary, Praveen Kumar, Shami Ahmed, Rahul Sharma and Gambhir. Shami replaced Irfan Pathan after the latter injured himself while training for the West Indies tri-series. Rayudu came in for Dhoni who was ruled out of the tri-series on July 1. With Tiwary, the only other specialist batsman in the list, having twisted his left knee, Gambhir remains the only viable candidate to lend solidity to what has become an inexperienced India batting line-up. With his experience, Gambhir could also come in handy as a member of the leadership group, thus helping Virat Kohli, who is set to be retained as captain in the event of Dhoni's unavailability. It will be interesting to see if the selectors opt to rest a few overworked players. Discussions around need for rest could focus on R Ashwin, Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav. If Ashwin is indeed rested, Jammu & Kashmir offspinner Parvez Rasool could come in contention along with Rahul Sharma, who is named in the probables. With the selectors' eyes set on the tour to South Africa later this year, it is possible that Praveen Kumar, who was in the probables, may be given another chance. If the selectors feel the necessity to bring in either Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane for the Zimbabwe ODIs ahead of the India's A tour to South Africa, Murali Vijay could be a casualty. However, with the India A tour to South Africa set to start immediately after the Zimbabwe series' conclusion, it is unlikely that the selectors will try out too many youngsters. With the current group having fared well during the Champions Trophy, it is possible that some of the batsmen, who haven't got enough opportunities, may be asked to join the A team in South Africa.

[kumar713]

Virat Kohli to lead team India for tour of Zimbabwe