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Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Tuesday (23 June) introduced its 15-man squad for the one-off Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh at Harare Sports activities Membership. Tempo bowler Richard Ngaraba shall be chargeable for main the group within the Exams.
This shall be his first match on this format as captain of the nationwide group. The hosts made a number of modifications in comparison with the earlier group, which had an enormous win in opposition to Afghanistan.
Sikandar Raza misses Take a look at between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh
Skilled batting all-rounder Sikandar Raza is among the notable absentees within the newest squad. Raza has been given the inexperienced gentle to meet his dedication to Worcestershire in England’s T20 Blast.
“Nevertheless, Zimbabwe shall be with out Sikandar Raza, who has been cleared to meet his dedication to Worcestershire County Cricket Membership for the rest of the 2026 Vitality Blast marketing campaign in England,” the cricket board stated on its official web site.
Richard Ngalava took 5 scalps in opposition to Afghanistan
The final time the Chevrons performed a take a look at match was in opposition to Afghanistan in October of the earlier yr. In opposition to Afghanistan, the Chevrons dominated the match with one innings and 73 runs, leading to a dramatic victory.
Richard Ngalava’s bowling was spectacular, profitable 5 scalps within the match. Brad Evans was one other bowler who took 5 wickets for his group on this match whereas Ben Curran scored a century with the bat on the identical venue in opposition to Bangladesh. The one-off Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh begins on June 28.
Forward of the subsequent Take a look at, the house aspect made some fascinating selections of their group choice. 5 gamers missed the take a look at in opposition to Afghanistan however retained their spots to face the Tiger Brigade.
Harmless Khair, Graham Kramer, Tadiwanashe Malumani, Wesley Madhewere and Newman Nyamhuri have all been recalled after performing effectively in home and worldwide cricket, the Cricket Board introduced when asserting the squad.
Bangladesh needed to share the delight final yr
Through the group announcement, the organizers talked about the shared delight they shared final yr after they performed in opposition to Bangladesh in a two-match Take a look at sequence in Bangladesh, with Zimbabwe profitable the primary match and Bangladesh profitable the second match on residence soil. The upcoming match is predicted to be a brand new thriller between the 2 international locations.
“The upcoming encounter is one more demonstration of the rising Take a look at rivalry between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. The 2 groups final met in a two-match sequence in Bangladesh in April and Might final yr, with the competition ending in a single win.”
“Zimbabwe registered a memorable three-wicket win within the sequence opening Take a look at, recording their first win in 4 years till Bangladesh tied the sequence within the second match,” the official press launch additional reads.
ZC is striving to create a balanced group with a mixture of expertise and new expertise, and we sit up for good outcomes.
Zimbabwe consultant: Richard Ngarava (captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chibanga, Graham Cremer, Ben Curran, Craig Irvin, Brad Evans, Harmless Kaia, Roy Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Malumani, Blessing Mzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Brendan Taylor, Tafadzwa Tsiga.
