Top 10 funny memes after KL Rahul replaces Shikhar Dhawan as Team India captain for the Zimbabwe series
The BCCI recently drafted KL Rahul into the Indian squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe after the batter received a green signal from the medical team. The 30-year-old has been on the sidelines since the conclusion of IPL 2022 due to injury issues.
After completing rehabilitation at the NCA, Rahul was expected to participate in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies. However, a positive COVID-19 test ahead of the tour prolonged his comeback.
Having passed a recent assessment by the BCCI medical crew, KL Rahul has now replaced Shikhar Dhawan as the captain of the Indian side for the three-match ODI series against the Zimbabwe team. A statement signed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah read:
"The BCCI medical team has assessed KL Rahul and cleared him to play in the upcoming three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has appointed him the captain of the side and named Shikhar Dhawan as his deputy."
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This latest development has received mixed reactions from cricket fans across the country. While some were happy that Rahul had recovered ahead of crucial upcoming tournaments, others expressed sympathy for Dhawan, who was unceremoniously demoted.
Fans expressed their views in the form of some intriguing memes. Here are some of the best reactions:
#BCCI :Board of changing captaincy.
#KLRahul to lead the squad for #ZIMvIND tour
Whenever a new tournament is announced,
BCCI for no reason at all: https://t.co/4HnQsjUCWJ
KL Rahul before Zimbabwe tour 😂
#KLRahul #ZIMvIND #TeamIndia https://t.co/giOgbE0dVE
Team India schedule, squad for Zimbabwe tour
The KL Rahul-led side will commence their tour of the African nation with the first ODI taking place on August 18 at the Harare Sports Club. The same venue will host the other two matches on August 20 and 22.
Many senior players will miss this series as part of workload management.
Itinerary:
1st ODI - August 18 (Thursday)| Venue - Harare Sports Club, Harare | Start time: 12. 45 pm (IST).
2nd ODI - August 20 (Saturday)| Venue - Harare Sports Club, Harare | Start time: 12. 45 pm (IST).
3rd ODI - August 22 (Monday)| Venue - Harare Sports Club, Harare | Start time: 12. 45 pm (IST).
Squad:
KL Rahul (captain) Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd Siraj, Deepak Chahar.