Iyer expects India to grow stronger after UK losses

Shreyas Iyer reckons India will come out the other side of a tough UK tour stronger for it. The captain's pushing the message that defeats in Ireland and England aren't setbacks — they're lessons in adaptability and team unity heading into Friday's three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Iyer was clear: the side needs to play without fear of failure, and that means adjusting quickly to unfamiliar conditions. Zimbabwe have recalled Madhevere and Nyamhuri while handing Tsiga his first international call-up, signalling they're banking on experience to rattle India's young middle order early.

Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an exceptional talent. Despite modest scores in England, the teenager's expected to feature again — and he knows Harare well from earlier visits, which could count in his favour.