Rohit Sharma to lead India against New Zealand in T20I series
The Indian team has been announced for the home T20 series against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, while KL Rahul will be the vice-captain. On the other hand, Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan and Harshal Patel will be the new faces in the team. At the same time, Yuzvendra Chahal has returned. The T20 series will start from November 17.
India’s T20 team against New Zealand
Batters: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Rituraj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav
All-rounders: Venkatesh Iyer, Axar Patel
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan
Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Mohd. Siraj
Rituraj got IPL reward
Rituraj was in excellent form in the second phase of the IPL. He was the highest run-scorer of IPL 2021. He scored 635 runs in 16 matches at an average of 45.35 and strike rate of 136.26.
India-New Zealand 2021 series schedule
November 17: 1st T20, Jaipur
19 November: Second T20, Ranchi
21 November: 3rd T20, Kolkata
25 November: 1st Test, Kanpur
December 3: Second Test, Mumbai
Rahul Dravid’s first series as head coach
The pairing of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid will be seen working against New Zealand. Ravi Shastri has stepped down as the head coach after the T20 World Cup. Former India batsman Rahul Dravid has come in his place.
