India to play Zimbabwe in Three Match ODI series: starts from 18 August
India cricket team tour to Zimbabwe for a Three Match ODI series which to be play in Next Month of August 2022. Tentative dates are announced and as per that 3 ODI Games to be play in 18, 20 and 22 August respectively.
This ODI series is very important for host Zimbabwe as points from this tournament will count for the qualification of the next year ODI world cup events while their opponent Team India who already secure their place for the Pinnacle events of Next year october world cup.
“We are absolutely delighted to host India and we look forward to a competitive and memorable series,” a Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) official told Cricbuzz on Friday (July 8). As of now all the matches are to be played at the Harare Sports Club in the capital city. The Indian team is expected to arrive in Harare on August 15.
“It’s a big opportunity for the players to play against the Indian players and for the cricketing fraternity in Zimbabwe. It will create a lot of interest amongst the younger generation to take up this game. Overall, the series is very good for Zimbabwe cricket,” said Lalchand Rajput, the former coach of the side, who has now been re-designated as the Technical Director. Dave Houghton is the head coach of the Craig Ervin-led side.
This Zimbabwe tour will be the first african nations tour in the previous six years. The last time India was there was when MS Dhoni-led side had played three ODIs and as many T20Is in June-July 2016. After this IND vs ZIM ODI series cricket action continue as Team India playing in Asia cup in Sri Lanka from the 27 August.
