Skilled batter Sikandar Raza was on Monday named as captain of a younger Zimbabwe workforce for the five-match T20I collection towards world champions India, which begins in Harare from July 6. The African facet has additionally named Belgium-born Antum Naqvi within the squad however his closing inclusion is topic to the affirmation of his citizenship standing, Zimbabwe Cricket mentioned in a launch. Naqvi was born to Pakistani mother and father in Brussels, Belgium, earlier than shifting to Australia, however he was thought-about for choice after he declared his need to symbolize Zimbabwe in worldwide cricket and utilized for naturalisation.
Aiming to rebuild beneath new head coach Justin Sammons after failing to qualify for the just-concluded T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe have picked a younger squad beneath Raza.
The 38-year-old right-hander, who has 86 matches beneath his belt, is the workforce’s most skilled participant, adopted by 29-year-old Luke Jongwe who has featured in 63 video games.
The opposite seasoned campaigners within the facet are tempo bowlers Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani, with 52 and 51 T20I appearances respectively.
Veterans Craig Ervine and Sean Williams weren’t thought-about for choice, whereas Ryan Burl, Joylord Gumbie and Ainsley Ndlovu additionally did not make the minimize.
Zimbabwe squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Akram Faraz, Bennett Brian, Campbell Johnathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Harmless, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton.
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