Yash Thakur's Big Moment: Vidarbha Pacer Set to Make India Debut in Zimbabwe T20I
Yash Thakur is set to make his India debut in the second T20 International against Zimbabwe on Saturday, replacing Ashok Sharma in the playing XI.
The 27-year-old fast bowler from Vidarbha earned his maiden India cap after consistent performances in domestic cricket and for India A.
Thakur has a strong domestic record, having played 74 T20 matches and taking 110 wickets in 74 innings. He has also featured in 22 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches for Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, claiming 27 wickets.
Yash represented India A in the tri-series in Sri Lanka last month, where he picked up five wickets in three matches. He also played two unofficial Test matches against Sri Lanka A in Galle and took five wickets.
Thakur has played 32 first-class matches, taking 93 wickets, and 57 List A games, where he has claimed 90 wickets. Before joining Punjab Kings for IPL 2026, Yash made an impact in domestic cricket by finishing as Vidarbha's highest wicket-taker in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
India lead the three-match series 1-0 after registering a seven-wicket win in the opening game. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field against India on Saturday.
The visitors will be looking to continue their winning momentum with Thakur's inclusion in the lineup. The Vidarbha seamer has a big opportunity to make a statement on the international stage.
Source: Yahoo Sports