New Delhi: All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed received Tuesday his maiden India call-up as he replaced an injured Washington Sundar for the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting this week. The 27-year-old Shahbaz Ahmed has been rewarded for his stellar performances in the 2022 IPL season, where he turned out for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
The Bengal left-arm spinner amassed 219 runs and four wickets in 16 matches, leaving a mark. The Southpaw has a batting average of 41.64 and a bowling average of 19.47 from 18 first class games.
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“The all-India senior selection committee named Shahbaz Ahmed as the replacement for Washington Sundar for the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe,” the BCCI said in a statement. Washington had injured his shoulder while playing a County game in England, ruling him out of the Zimbabwe tour.
India are scheduled to play three ODIs starting Thursday in Harare. The Indian team are being led by KL Rahul who is also returning to action after a long injury-related lay off. After recovering from the injury, Rahul was infected by the Covid-19 virus.