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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 53908, member: 636"]
Zimbabwe Cricket selectors have recalled three key players for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, and Ben Curran rejoin the 16-member squad after missing the recent South Africa matches. Bennett recovered from concussion protocols while Raza and Curran were previously unavailable for selection. The series begins July 30 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo with the second Test following August 7. Tanunurwa Makoni and Roy Kaia also return to strengthen the batting lineup.

New Zealand holds a commanding historical advantage with 11 victories from 17 Test encounters. Zimbabwe has never defeated the Black Caps in Test cricket with six matches ending as draws. The teams last met in 2016 at the same Bulawayo venue where New Zealand secured a series sweep. Tom Latham will captain the visiting side as Kane Williamson rests to manage his workload. Both nations have selected uncapped bowlers for this rare bilateral series.
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