Zimbabwe cricket team picked 16 players for their upcoming matches against South Africa. The squad features fresh face Kundai Matigimu who gets his first chance to play at the highest level. The 27-year-old fast bowler joins the team after Richard Ngarava suffered a back problem. Ben Curran also misses out because he broke his finger recently. Craig Ervine will lead the team as captain during both games.
Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano come back to strengthen the batting lineup. Vincent Masekesa also returns to the squad as the team's spin bowling option. The selectors hope these experienced players will help Zimbabwe compete better against the world champions. South Africa recently won the global title and will provide tough competition. The home team wants to put up a strong fight on their home ground.
Both test matches will take place at Queens Sports Club located in Bulawayo. The first game runs from June 28 through July 2 next month. The second test follows quickly after from July 6 until July 10. Zimbabwe fans will have two chances to watch their team battle the visiting South Africans. The complete squad includes Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch and Sean Williams alongside the other mentioned players.
Prince Masvaure and Takudzwanashe Kaitano come back to strengthen the batting lineup. Vincent Masekesa also returns to the squad as the team's spin bowling option. The selectors hope these experienced players will help Zimbabwe compete better against the world champions. South Africa recently won the global title and will provide tough competition. The home team wants to put up a strong fight on their home ground.
Both test matches will take place at Queens Sports Club located in Bulawayo. The first game runs from June 28 through July 2 next month. The second test follows quickly after from July 6 until July 10. Zimbabwe fans will have two chances to watch their team battle the visiting South Africans. The complete squad includes Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch and Sean Williams alongside the other mentioned players.
