Prabhsimran Singh earns maiden India call-up for T20I series against Zimbabwe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Prabhsimran Singh has secured his first call-up to the Indian national cricket team for a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe later this month. The Punjab Kings opener expressed his joy at the news, particularly sharing the moment with his father, who is dealing with serious health challenges. Prabhsimran's recent success in the IPL, including back-to-back seasons where he scored over 500 runs, contributed to his selection. He aims to maintain his form and help lead his team effectively during the international matches.
- •Prabhsimran Singh selected for T20I series against Zimbabwe.
- •Father's emotional response highlighted the significance of the call-up.
- •Prabhsimran achieved over 500 runs in IPL for two consecutive seasons.
- •He aims to convert early starts into bigger scores at the international level.
- •Sanju Samson was omitted from the squad, with Prabhsimran as second wicketkeeper.
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE | 'If this happiness improves my father's health by even one percent ... ': Prabhsimran Singh on his India call-up
"Prabhsimran Singh has finally earned his maiden India call-up after back-to-back impressive IPL seasons with Punjab Kings. In this exclusive interview, the opener recalls his father's emotional reaction, explains how consistency and converting starts into big scores changed his career, and reflects on the role of Shreyas Iyer, Ricky Ponting and Yuvraj Singh in shaping his journey to the Indian team.
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