Zimbabwe have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test against Ireland, marking their first Test encounter with the opposition. This will also be Zimbabwe’s first Test since their two-match series against the West Indies at home in February last year, which 🍬they lost 1-🌄0.
Experienced core and fresh talent
Craig Ervine will lead the team, bringing his extensive experience alongside seasoned players such as Sean Williams, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava. This experienced core is expected to provide stability and guidanceღ to the squad.
In an exciting move, Zimbabwe hasveincluded four uncapped players in the squad: wicketkeeper-batters Clive Madande and Joylord Gumbie, and all-rounders Brian Bennett and Johnathan Campbell. Their inclusion highlights the team’s strategy to blend seasoned players with fresh talent.
The one-off Test match will take place from July 25 to 29 at Stormont 🌼in Belfast, Ireland. This historic match is ant🎐icipated to be a significant event for both teams.
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Zimbabwe’s Test squad for Ireland tour
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Roy Kaia, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakad♛za, Prince Masvaure, Bleﷺssing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams
Zimbabwe’s blend of experienced and young players will be looking to make a strong impact in this historic Test match against Ireland.