NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe have announced their squads for the upcoming home series against Ireland, which includes a one-off Test, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the squad selections.
In the Test squad, two uncapped players, 27-year-old leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa and 26-year-old batter Nicholas Welch, have been included, providing them with opportunities to make their Test debuts. Their inclusion has led to the omission of Tadiwanashe Marumani and Dion Myers from the Test squad.
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Nicholas Welch, who made his T20I debut for Zimbabwe against Namibia in October 2023, has been given the chance to represent the national team in the longer format of the game.
The availability of the 38-year-old all-rounder Sean Williams has also been confirmed, as he has recovered from a back issue that he was battling during his previous outing against Afghanistan.
The ODI squad has seen two changes, with Nyasha Mayavo and Wessly Madhevere replacing Dion Myers and Joylord Gumbie. Dion Myers has retained his place in the T20I setup after missing out on the ODI squad.
The revamped T20I squad has seen Faraz Akram and Takudzwanashe Kaitano being omitted for the 20-over games.
The series kicks off with a one-off Test match on 6th February at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
- Test Squad: Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Ben Curran, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Vincent Masekesa, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams
- ODI Squad: Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
- T20I Squad: Sikandar Raza (C), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Johnathan Campbell, Trevor Gwandu, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Nyasha Mayavo, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri.
