zimbabwe Has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against bangladeshThe selectors rewarded the group that impressed during ICC Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this year. The series, to be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on 15, 17 and 19 July, saw the hosts retain most of the squad that reached the Super Eights, while adding some new faces to strengthen the squad ahead of another important international assignment.
New faces light up the T20I unit
The biggest talking point in the team announcement is the inclusion of the exciting young fast bowler Newman NyamuriWho is in line to make his T20I debut. Since making his ODI and Test debut in December 2024, the 20-year-old has quickly established himself as one of Zimbabwe’s brightest emerging talents. Nyamahuri has already made a strong impression during Bangladesh’s current tour of Zimbabwe. His disciplined bowling, valuable lower-order contributions with the bat in the one-off Test and opening ODI convinced the selectors that he was ready for the shortest format of the game.
Also seeing the return of the left-handed batsman to the national T20I setup Milton Shumba. The all-rounder last represented Zimbabwe in T20 Internationals during the 2022 T20 World Cup and now gets another chance to revive his international career after being out of the team for the last few years. Otherwise the selectors have prioritized continuity, relying on the team to exceed expectations in the T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe’s memorable campaign saw them reach the Super Eights, underscoring the team’s progress in recent seasons.
Sikandar Raza remains on top while Brendan Taylor misses out
experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe will remain captain as he looks to build on the team’s recent success in white-ball cricket. Raza has played a vital role as a leader and with his all-round performances, making him the natural choice to guide the team once again.
However, there is no room for the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor. Taylor missed the T20 World Cup due to injury ben curran He is being stepped into the team as his replacement. Curran impressed during the tournament and retained his place for the Bangladesh series, while Taylor remained absent from the T20I plans. Meanwhile, former captain Mo Graeme Kramer Was not available for selection after suffering a fracture in his left hand, ruling him out of contention for the home series.
The rest of the team includes a number of well-known names, including fast bowlers blessings to muzarabani And Richard Ngarawaall-rounder Ryan Burl And brad evansas well as promising youth Brian Bennett And Tadivanashe Marumani. Zimbabwe will be hoping that the established combination continues to perform well as they aim to clinch another series win on home soil.
Zimbabwe squad for Bangladesh T20I: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madende, Tinotenda Maphosa, Tadivanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarawa, Newman Nyamahuri, Milton Shumba.
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