Sikandar Raza set to captain Zimbabwe squad at T20 World Cup

Sikandar Raza set to captain Zimbabwe squad at T20 World Cup

The 39-year-old Cremer, only came back into the Zimbabwe fold in October following a seven-year absence, and looks set to be the lead spinner.

Blessing Muzarabani has recovered from a back injury and will lead a pace attack that includes new Test and ODI skipper Richard Ngarava, Bradley Evans and Tinotenda Maposa.

Raza will spearhead a batting unit that has seen Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani selected while Brendan Taylor brings a wealth of experience as well as Ryan Burl.

Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Tony Munyonga and Dion Myers complete the rest of the squad for the African nation.

Zimbabwe have been drawn in Group B, alongside Australia, Ireland, Oman and co-hosts Sri Lanka.

The top two teams from the group will advance to the Super Eight stage of the global tournament.

Zimbabwe open their T20 World Cup campiagn with a game against Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on 9 February.

Zimbabwe T20 World Cup squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor

Related News

Zimbabwe name fast bowler Richard Ngarava as new Test and ODI captain

Zimbabwe name fast bowler Richard Ngarava as new Test and ODI captain

  • 14 days ago

Zimbabwe have confirmed the appointment of Richard Ngarava as the team's new Test and ODI captain, taking over the reins from veteran batter Craig Ervine.

Zimbabwe paceman Blessing Muzarabani ruled out of T20I tri-series in Pakistan

Zimbabwe paceman Blessing Muzarabani ruled out of T20I tri-series in Pakistan

  • 1 month ago

Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan, that will also feature Sri Lanka, due to a back injury.

Zimbabwe Cricket announce Sean Williams in rehabilitation due to drug addiction

Zimbabwe Cricket announce Sean Williams in rehabilitation due to drug addiction

  • 2 months ago

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced that Sean Williams has booked himself into rehabilitation for drug addiction and the player's national contract will not be renewed.

Graeme Cremer returns to Zimbabwe squad after seven-year absence

Graeme Cremer returns to Zimbabwe squad after seven-year absence

  • 2 months ago

Graeme Cremer is in line to end a seven-year hiatus from international cricket after being selected in Zimbabwe's squad for the T20I series at home against Afghanistan.