Sandeep Sharma makes his international debut for India in 1st T20I against Zimbabwe

Fast bowler Sandeep Sharma makes his international debut for India during the 1st T20 International (T20I) against Zimbabwe at Harare. Sandeep was part of the One-Day International (ODI) picked on the tour to Zimbabwe. Sandeep unfortunately did not get a game in the ODI series, but makes his debut in the first game of the T20I series. Sanju Samson still does not make his debut despite being called up as a cover for the injured Ambati Rayudu, who had to return home due to an injury. Sandeep has been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) over the years. LIVE BLOG: INDIA vs ZIMBABWE, 1st T20I at Harare

India captain Ajinkya Rahane had earlier won the toss for the very first time in this tour and decided to bat first. Rahane has gone into the match with the same combination except Sandeep comes in place of Dhawal Kulkarni in this match. Zimbabwe will look to get off the mark in the series with a win at Harare. LIVE SCORECARD: INDIA vs ZIMBABWE, 1st T20I at Harare

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