On Monday, 10 November, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) officially announced the Zimbabwe national cricket team’s squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan.
The Zimbabwe national cricket team has been dealt a major blow ahead of the series as they will be without the services of key fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who has been ruled out of the Pakistan tour.
Newman Nyamuri replaces Blessing Muzarabani for Pakistan tour
Pakistan is all set to host the Zimbabwe national cricket team and the Sri Lanka national cricket team in a tri-nation series, which will help the teams prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
This series holds a great significance for Chevron; Therefore, the selection committee has decided to select a strong 15-member squad for the T20I matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Notably, Chevron was not the original choice for the tri-nation series as it was to be played between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. However, at the last minute, Afghanistan announced their withdrawal from the series due to cross-border tensions with Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Chevron will be led by Sikandar Raza in the T20I series. The team also includes star players like Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tadivanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarawa and Brendan Taylor.
However, one big name who will not be a part of the series is leading fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani. He has been ruled out of the series due to a back injury and Newman Nyamauri has been replaced in the team.
Meanwhile, Chevron will begin their campaign against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on November 17, followed by a match against Sri Lanka on November 19. After this, they will face the Men in Green on November 23 and Lanka Lions in Lahore on November 25. If they finish in the top two, they will play the final in Lahore on November 29.
Zimbabwe squad for T20 tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka:
Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maphosa, Wellington Masakadza, Tadivanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarwa, Newman Nyamurhi, Brendan Taylor
Sean Williams’ international career ends
Recently a big incident took place in Zimbabwe, in which the very successful career of 39-year-old batsman Sean Williams came to an end.
Sean Williams has entered a rehabilitation program to treat drug addiction and has pulled out of the T20I squad ahead of the World Cup Africa Qualifier series in Harare.
“After careful consideration, ZC has concluded that Williams will no longer be considered for national selection. ZC expects all contracted players to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and compliance with team protocols and anti-doping rules,” ZC said.
“A review of Williams’ record indicates a history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability, which has impacted the team’s preparations and performance. While ZC commends him for seeking rehabilitation, withdrawing from team commitments in circumstances involving a potential test raises serious concerns about professional and ethical standards.”
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