A 5-match T20 series is to be played between India and Zimbabwe from July 6. A young Indian team led by Shubman Gill has reached Zimbabwe to play in this series. At the same time, some players of the team that went to play the T20 World Cup have also been included in this team. On the other hand, VVS Laxman has been made the head coach of Team India for this tour. But before the start of this series, a big news has come out. A new coach has entered a team.

New coach found before T20 series

There has been a change in the coaching staff of Zimbabwe before the T20 series to be played between the two teams. The Zimbabwe Cricket Board has decided to appoint former South African bowler Charl Langeveldt as the new bowling coach of its team. Former Zimbabwe batsman Stuart Matsikenyeri has been made part of the coaching staff as fielding coach. Last month, Justin Sammons was selected as the head coach and Dion Ibrahim as the batting coach.

International Career of Charl Langeveldt

Charl Langeveldt played 6 Tests, 72 ODIs and 9 T20 matches for South Africa in his international cricket. He took a total of 16 wickets in Tests, 100 wickets in ODIs and 17 wickets in T20s. Let us tell you, Charl Langeveldt has also been a part of the coaching set-up of the Bangladesh and South Africa teams. At the same time, he also worked with the Afghanistan team in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

India-Zimbabwe T20 series schedule

1st T20I- 06-July 2024, Harare Sports Club, 4:30 PM IST
2nd T20I- 07-July 2024, Harare Sports Club, 4:30 PM IST
3rd T20I- 10-July 2024, Harare Sports Club, 4:30 PM IST
4th T20I – 13-July 2024, Harare Sports Club, 4:30 PM IST
5th T20I – 14-July 2024, Harare Sports Club, 4:30 PM IST

Zimbabwe squad for T20 series against India

Sikandar Raza (captain), Akram Faraz, Bennett Bryan, Campbell Jonathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Madende Clive, Madhevere Wesley, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarwa Richard, Shumba Milton.