Skipper K.L. Rahul's form and fitness will be observed keenly when India take on Zimbabwe in a three-match series, starting on August 18, in 50-over format, which is fast losing popularity and struggling to retain its identity.
Supposed to be one of the most vital cogs in India's T20 World Cup top-order, Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Regis Chakabva's side.
Rahul's immediate task at hand after a two-month lay-off, during which he underwent a sports hernia surgery, is to keep his opening slot in T20 cricket and adapt to the team's philosophy of going hell for leather from ball one.
