3 unlucky players who missed out on a place in the T20I squad vs Zimbabwe

India has announced their squad for the three-match series against Zimbabwe, set to commence on July 23 in Harare. The squad, announced on the eve of Monday, July 6, has raised significant eyebrows due to key inclusions and exclusions.

With multiple players performing across the IPL, domestic games, and across formats, India have a roster with significant quality and depth. Series like these give them a chance to give match exposure to depth options before the big tournaments like the Asian Games on the horizon. We take a look at players who could have been included in the squad for the current series.

Krunal Pandya, in the last two seasons of the IPL, has established himself as one of the top all-rounders and best defensive spinners going around in the country. Leading the spin attack for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their successive titles, he has established himself as a constant threat with the ball, bowling with control and accuracy while also being a solid wicket-taking threat.

In two seasons with RCB, Krunal has picked up 31 wickets at an average of 25.94, striking at 18.67 at an economy of 8.33. He has also contributed with the bat in collapses, scoring 335 runs at a strike rate of 139. Aged 35, time may not be on his side, but with the T20 World Cup cycle lasting two years, the age factor could be negated for one of the best all-rounders in India in the domestic circuit.