All-rounder Shivam Dube has been chosen as the replacement for an injured Nitish Reddy in the Indian T20 squad for the tour of Zimbabwe. The tour will consist of five T20 internationals starting from July 6. The BCCI's selection committee made the announcement on Wednesday, citing Dube's inclusion in the squad.
Nitish Reddy's Injury and Replacement by Shivam Dube in Indian T20 Squad
Nitish Reddy, the Indian all-rounder, has suffered an injury that has forced him to withdraw from the Indian T20 squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Shivam Dube has been chosen as his replacement in the squad.
Background:
Nitish Reddy, a promising all-rounder from Hyderabad, has been in impressive form in recent months. He was a key player for SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, where he scored 212 runs and took 14 wickets.
Injury and Replacement:
Reddy sustained an injury during a training session ahead of the tour. The nature of the injury is not yet known, but it is severe enough to rule him out of the series.
The BCCI's selection committee acted quickly to replace Reddy and has named Shivam Dube as his replacement. Dube is a talented all-rounder who has been in and out of the Indian team in recent years. He is known for his big-hitting ability and can bowl medium pace.
Tour of Zimbabwe:
The Indian team will play five T20 internationals during their tour of Zimbabwe, starting from July 6th. The series will be a good opportunity for India to test their bench strength and prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.
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