In a recent update, India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe has seen all-rounder Shivam Dube named as the replacement for the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy. The series is scheduled to begin next month.
While the exact details of Nitish Kumar’s injury remain undisclosed, there are speculations suggesting it could be related to a hernia, ruling him out of contention. Nitish Kumar had a standout season with SRH during IPL 2024, making crucial contributions including a notable innings of 64 runs off 37 balls against Punjab Kings, which played a key role in his team’s victory.
The BCCI had been closely monitoring Nitish Kumar as part of their long-term plans, but his injury has disrupted these plans.
Replacing him, Shivam Dube is currently part of Team India for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Known for his all-round abilities, Dube has scored 106 runs in six innings at an impressive strike-rate of 107.07. His selection comes on the back of strong performances in recent IPL seasons with the Chennai Super Kings.
India’s upcoming tour of Zimbabwe will feature a series of 5 T20Is starting from July 6, with Shubman Gill leading the squad. India recently released Gill from their T20 World Cup squad for this tour.
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