Zimbabwe have included three uncapped players – Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa – for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, which kicks off on November 24.
Craig Ervine will captain the squad which packs some experience in the form of Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava.
ZIMBABWE ODI SQUAD: Craig Ervine (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.
“The series against Pakistan is an important platform for Zimbabwe, and we believe the ODI squad we have selected is well-rounded,” David Mutendera, Zimbabwe’s Convener of Selectors, said. “The presence of seasoned players like Craig, Sikandar and Sean provides stability, while young players like Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers and the uncapped trio bring energy and the potential for game-changing moments.”
Sikandar Raza will lead in the three-match T20I series that follows the ODI leg. There was no place for ODI captain Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Joylord Gumbie.
ZIMBABWE T20I SQUAD: Sikandar Raza (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava
“We felt it was essential to maintain the same T20I squad that excelled in Kenya,” Mutendera further said. “This continuity allows the team to build on the cohesion and confidence that drove their outstanding performance.
“Facing a high-calibre side like Pakistan is a tremendous opportunity for us to gauge our progress and showcase Zimbabwe’s potential on the international stage. We are confident that both our ODI and T20I squads will be competitive.” – Cricbuzz
