Zimbabwe Names 16-Man Squad for T20I Series Against Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe Names 16-Man Squad for T20I Series Against Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe Cricket has unveiled a 16-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Sri Lanka, set to kick off this Wednesday at Harare Sports Club.

The remaining fixtures are scheduled for Saturday, 6 September, and Sunday, 7 September, with all matches starting at 1.30 pm local time.

The squad includes:

Sikandar Raza (Captain),

Brian Bennett,

Ryan Burl,

Brad Evans,

Trevor Gwandu,

Clive Madande,

Tinotenda Maposa,

Tadiwanashe Marumani,

Wellington Masakadza,

Tony Munyonga,

Tashinga Musekiwa,

Blessing Muzarabani,

Dion Myers,

Richard Ngarava,

Brendan Taylor,

Sean Williams.

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Key Returns and Inclusions

Zimbabwe will be boosted by the return of veteran all-rounder Sean Williams, who last played a T20I against Bangladesh on 12 May 2024. Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor also makes a comeback after a lengthy absence from the shortest format.

New inclusions in the squad include Brad Evans and Tadiwanashe Marumani, while Newman Nyamhuri, Wessly Madhevere, Vincent Masekesa, and Tafadzwa Tsiga miss out from the lineup that featured in last month’s triangular series against New Zealand and South Africa.

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Building Momentum Ahead of T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

The series offers Zimbabwe a crucial chance to build a stable core of players ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, which will also take place in Harare later this month. It allows the team’s players to regain form and secure their positions in the national squad ahead of the qualifiers.

Fans Question Selection Choices

Zimbabwe Cricket’s latest T20I squad announcement has sparked a wave of debate among supporters, with many questioning the omission of in-form players and the inclusion of others who have struggled in recent matches. Fans have expressed concerns over the selection panel’s decisions, highlighting the absence of key batsmen and wondering whether the chosen squad can deliver strong performances in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

@Brian Makoni

In form batsman nowhere to be found, the reflection of our selecting panel.

@Kudakwashe Kelvin Kutinyu;

Haaaa back to square one. Are these not the names which have been causing a headache to cricket lovers .

@Chikochi Kay;

Factory settings restored. Another white wash loading

@Benjamin Kambarami;

We’re is Ben Curran the inform batsman is left out of the white ball series what are u smoking

@Simbarashe Henry Sinamani;

Where is Curran ,Campbell and Navqi?
What is Myres ,Gwandu and Masakadza doing?Hope they will prove me wrong!

@Rufaro Nyahuma;

ZC ine mafunnies I thot for once we were in the right direction