Zimbabwe have named three uncapped players—Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa, and Tinotenda Maposa—in their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting on November 24.
Craig Ervine will lead the squad, which also features experienced players such as Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava.
ZIMBABWE ODI SQUAD:
| Player Name |
|---|
| 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 a crucial opportunity for Zimbabwe, and we believe the ODI squad we’ve selected is well-balanced,” said David Mutendera, Zimbabwe’s Convener of Selectors.
“The experience of players like Craig, Sikandar, and Sean provides stability, while the youthful energy of players like Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, and the uncapped trio offers potential for game-changing moments.”
Sikandar Raza will take the helm in the three-match T20I series that follows the ODI leg.
Notably, ODI captain Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Joylord Gumbie were left out of the T20I squad.
ZIMBABWE T20I SQUAD:
| Player Name |
|---|
| 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 important to retain the same T20I squad that performed so well in Kenya,” Mutendera added.
“Maintaining continuity will allow the team to build on the cohesion and confidence that powered their strong performance.”
“Facing a top-tier side like Pakistan is a fantastic opportunity for us to assess our progress and showcase Zimbabwe’s potential on the international stage.
We are confident that both our ODI and T20I squads will be competitive.”
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