Dhoni himself wanted to tour Zimbabwe and help the youngsters," Patil said at a press conference after announcing the squads for both tours. 'ZIMBABWE TOUR WILL TEST YOUNGSTERS'"Zimbabwe tour is looked as specially for the youngsters to try and test them. All-India cricket senior selection committee chairman Sandeep Patil on Monday said India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni wanted to lead a new-look side for the Zimbabwe tour starting from June 11 and help the youngsters. The West Indies-bound Test squad will be led by Virat Kohli while star batsman Ajinkya Rahane will be his deputy. Patil alongside BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke announced the squads for the Zimbabwe tour which comprises of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and as many Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and also for the four away Tests against the West Indies.

Source: India Today May 23, 2016 08:11 UTC