Sikandar Raza focuses on Oman as Zimbabwe prepares

A tougher-than-expected draw has Zimbabwe's captain preaching patience and urging his squad to block out noise about facing Australia and Sri Lanka.

Raza asks his team to stay humble

• The skipper wants the Chevrons locked in despite landing a brutal group.
• Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Oman all stand between Zimbabwe and progression.
• Raza believes hype around bigger names could derail his side's focus.

The week in Hambantota sharpened the squad

• Zimbabwe wrapped a training camp in Sri Lanka before the tournament kicked off.
• The facilities provided by Sri Lanka Cricket helped the team adjust to the conditions.
• Raza thanked the hosts for giving his players proper preparation time.

Oman gets all the attention for now

• The captain refuses to look past the opening match against Oman.
• Winning that first game is the only thing occupying his thoughts right now.
• He'll worry about the heavyweights only after clearing the initial hurdle.