Zimbabwe give positive update on venue progress ahead of 2027 World Cup
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has given a positive update on the progress being made on upgrades to the three venues that will host matches at the 2027 50-over World Cup.
Brian Bennett set to captain Zimbabwe in Test series against Afghanistan
Bennett will lead an experienced Zimbabwe batting unit with Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor also included in the squad, while Ben Curran is set to continue at the top of the order.
Belgian-born allrounder Antum Naqvi could also make his debut for the African nation having now met the ICC's criteria for eligibility.
The 27-year-old Naqvi has been playing domestic cricket in his adopted country since 2023 and has a fabulous batting average of 60.35 in 24 first-class matches, while also taking 62 wickets.
Blessing Muzarabani will lead the pace attack in the absence of Ngarava, with fellow seamers Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Kundai Matigimu and the uncapped Ernest Masuku also in the 17-man group.
Zimbabwe have recalled 40-year-old spinner Graeme Cremer, having last played in the longest format against South Africa in December 2017, joining fellow slow-bowlers Vincent Masekesa and Wellington Masakadza.
The first Test against Afghanistan starts in Sharjah on Thursday, with the final game of the series to begin at the same venue from 13 November.
Zimbabwe Test squad: Brian Bennett (captain), Antum Naqvi, Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere
Sikandar Raza to continue as Zimbabwe ODI captain with Richard Ngarava injured
Sikandar Raza is set to continue as Zimbabwe captain for the upcoming ODI tri-series against Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the UAE with regular skipper Richard Ngarava still injured.
Proteas Women seal T20I series clean sweep against improving Zimbabwe
The Proteas Women completed a clean sweep in the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, although the hosts put up a much improved showing to only go down by 13 runs in the final contest on Saturday.
Australia seal ODI series win in Zimbabwe on the back of Travis Head century
Travis Head struck a century as Australia beat Zimbabwe by 84 runs in the second ODI in Harare on Friday, with the visitors taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with a game to spare.