The Harare Sports Club: India's young T20 side begins a crucial three-match series against Zimbabwe here on Thursday, with captain Shreyas Iyer looking to steady the ship after a difficult start to his leadership stint. Having managed just one win in his first seven T20Is as captain, Shreyas will view this tour as an opportunity to restore confidence and build momentum with a relatively inexperienced squad.
The series also marks VVS Laxman's return to the dugout as stand-in head coach in the absence of Gautam Gambhir. His approach to team balance and selection will be closely watched, particularly with several positions still up for debate.
One of the biggest attractions will be teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is expected to partner Abhishek Sharma at the top. The Harare Sports Club has been a happy hunting ground for both batters. Abhishek announced himself in international cricket with his maiden T20I century at the venue, while Sooryavanshi scored a memorable hundred there during the Under-19 World Cup final earlier this year.
