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India announces squad for Zimbabwe T20I series, drops Sanju Samson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:34 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

India announces squad for Zimbabwe T20I series, drops Sanju Samson

Summary

India has announced its squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, set to begin on July 23, 2026, in Harare. Star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been dropped from the lineup following a mid-series omission during the England tour. Shreyas Iyer will captain the team with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The squad includes three uncapped players: Harsh Dubey, Ashok Sharma, and Prabhsimran Singh. The T20I series will feature three matches at the Harare Sports Club over four days.

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Key Details

•India's T20I series against Zimbabwe starts July 23, 2026.
•Sanju Samson is omitted from the squad for the series.
•Shreyas Iyer will captain the team with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
•Uncapped players Harsh Dubey, Ashok Sharma, and Prabhsimran Singh are included.
•All matches will be held at Harare Sports Club.

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3:34 PMYahoo Sports — India squad for Zimbabwe T20I tour 2026: Full team lists for IND vs ZIM series as Sanju Samson is dropped

What they're saying

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While the current series in England might have just started, India has already released the team lists for their tour of Zimbabwe, and Sanju Samson is missing from the roster.
— Yahoo Sports

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