New Delhi: Taking note of the fatigue factor, India are likely field a second string team for the tour of Zimbabwe and senior players such as skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni might be given a break when the selectors meet at New Delhi on Monday to pick the squad for the limited-overs series.
The Indians have just finished a disappointing tour of Bangladesh, losing the One-Day International (ODI) series 1-2, completing seven months of continuous cricket.
“Ashwin and Kohli are playing both formats. Dhoni has also had a lot of workload since the Australia tour followed by the World Cup and a gruelling IPL. These three require rest. A fresh Kohli and Ashwin are a must for Sri Lanka Tests which will be a very tough assignment,” a Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) source told PTI. READ: India tour of Zimbabwe definitely on, says BCCI
However, if the selectors prefer a junior team, it might turn the tide in Rasool’s favour. Robin Uthappa can also make the cut.
Some of the certainties are Stuart Binny, Ambati Rayudu and Mohit Sharma. Pacer Umesh Yadav might get some much needed rest after injury free last six months.
The tour comprising three ODIs and two T20s was in doubt, but a BCCI release on Saturday put all speculations to rest.
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