The undefeated Wesley Madhevere won a call as Zimbabwe named a young squad with 15 members for their two-match series against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.
Madhevere was just one of the few young faces in the squad, with 23 – year – old Richard Ngarava, and Blessing Muzarabani and Brandon Mavuta, both 24, part of the 15.
Tarisai Musakanda, who last played Test, for the first time, in 2017, won a recall after cheering in practice games, as did Ryan Burl, who last played Test in 2017.
Sean Williams will lead the sidelines, and will be part of the experienced Zimbabwean spine along with Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva and Donald Tiripano. However, some big names went out due to illness and injury, including Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine.
Tendai Chatara and Chamu Chibhabha recover from their high arm and thigh injuries, while Peter Moor misses out after being seriously injured at an earlier practice match. per week.
The two-test series begins on March 2, with the second Test scheduled to begin on March 10. The Tests will be followed by the T20I three-match series, on March 17, 19 and 20 – the Milton Shumba trio, Faraz Akram and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe will join the squad for the limited leg.
Zimbabwe test squad: Sean Williams (c), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Kevin Kasuza, Wesley Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda, Richmond Mutumbami, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Donald Tiripano