Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe has become India's preferred destination to bring in young talent. Just like in 2024, when Abhishek Sharma, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Sai Sudharsan and Tushar Deshpande received their maiden India caps, this year's tour also saw Ashok Sharma and Yash Thakur make their T20I debuts. The series also marked the return of Mayank Yadav after a long injury layoff.
Ahead of the tour, the spotlight was firmly on Mayank and Ashok, both known to consistently bowling over 150 kmph. Thakur, however, was hardly part of the conversation. The Vidarbha pacer had quietly gone about his business, staying away from the hype surrounding India's new generation of fast bowlers.
Why Yash Thakur?
Among the current crop of young pacers featuring Mayank, Ashok and Gurnoor Brar, who was fast-tracked into the Indian side, Thakur's inclusion surprised many.
Zimbabwe has long been India's…
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