Indian captain Shreyas Iyer indicated that the team management is likely to make changes to the playing XI for the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe after pacer Prince Yadav suffered a hamstring injury during the second match of the series. Having already secured the three-match contest with a 2-0 lead, India now have the freedom to rotate players ahead of Sunday’s dead rubber. Prince’s outing was cut short after the Delhi fast bowler departed midway through his run as he reached his second over. He immediately grabbed his hamstring and walked off the pitch, ending what had been an impressive spell. Before leaving the field, the right-arm pacer had struck twice in just eight deliveries.
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Speaking after India’s 90-run win, Iyer admitted that the injury could force the team to make changes. “One of our players got injured unfortunately, so you may see a few changes tomorrow (Sunday),” Iyer said during the post-match presentation. Prince’s clash adds to growing injury concerns in India over the past two months. The pacer himself had entered the squad as a replacement for Harshit Rana, who was ruled out after sustaining an injury during the T20I series against England. It is unclear whether Prince will recover in time or require further evaluation at this time BCCIThe Center of Excellence, as Rana did. Despite the injury concern, India have adequate cover in the pace department. Ashok Sharma, who made his T20I debut in the opening match of the series, is available as a substitute as and when required. With the series already wrapped up, the final T20I also presents an opportunity for India to assess the players who are yet to be introduced. Wicketkeeper opener Prabhsimran Singh and spin-bowling allrounder Harsh Dubey are among those waiting for an opportunity to make their T20I debut. A possible change could involve rest Ishan Kishanwho strengthened his place in the side after his match-winning 81 in the second T20I, and bringing in Prabhsimran. However, India have generally preferred to give players opportunities in their natural roles. Another option could be to rest opener Abhishek Sharmawho did not produce his best batting form in the series despite the rest of India’s top pick. Such a move would allow Prabhsimran to slot into the top order without disrupting the team’s preferred positions. With the series already decided, the third T20I offers India a chance to balance experimentation with the pursuit of a clean sweep over Zimbabwe.