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ESPNcricinfo picks five Indians out of the second-string squad to Zimbabwe who could push for a place in their strongest XI

The hosts have picked a first-choice squad, but they haven't cut it at international cricket over the past 12 months and will have a tough job on their hands even against an inexperienced India team

Eleven months on from India's last visit, Zimbabwe are set to play their fourth captain and all of them are vital to lift a side that has been talented but inconsistent

Leading up to his first limited-overs international tour, KL Rahul reflects on a transformative year that has seen him flourish in multiple formats and take on new challenges

Poor form in the IPL, and the selectors' decision to reward consistent domestic performers such as Faiz Fazal and Yuzvendra Chahal, resulted in the omission of Hardik Pandya and Pawan Negi for the Zimbabwe tour

Vidarbha batsman Faiz Fazal was gearing up for training in chilly Hetton-le-Hole when he received the warm news of his maiden call-up to the India squad, for the Zimbabwe tour