Milton Shumba, Newman Nyamhuri included in Zimbabwe squad for T20Is against Bangladesh
Harare, July 8
Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will continue to lead Zimbabwe after Zimbabwe Cricket on Wednesday named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The squad majorly retains the core that reached the Super Eight at the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
The three matches are scheduled to be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on July 15, 17, and 19 once the ongoing ODI series in Harare is over. The squad features two changes - exciting young fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri and batter Milton Shumba have been included. Nyamhuri, who is yet to make his international debut in the shortest format, earned his spot after impressing across formats.
Meanwhile, Shumba returns to the T20I fold for the first time since the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Batter Ben Curran, who was drafted into the T20 World Cup squad earlier this year as an injury replacement for Brendan Taylor, has retained his place.
Graeme Cremer was unavailable for selection due to a left-arm fracture, while Taylor and Tony Munyonga missed out from the World Cup squad. Convener of Selectors David Mutendera said that continuity was the primary focus while finalizing the squad.
"The T20 World Cup showed what this group is capable of, so continuity was an important consideration for us. We wanted to keep together the core of a squad that reached the Super Eight while also creating room for players who have earned their opportunities."
"This series gives the team another opportunity to keep growing as we continue building towards the major international tournaments ahead," he added.
Zimbabwe Squad: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Sikandar Raza has really led from the front 🇿🇼 Great to see Milton Shumba back after 2022. Zimbabwe cricket is on the rise, reminds me of how Bangladesh developed in the 2000s. This series should be exciting!
Smart selection keeping the core together. Cremer's injury is a blow but the seam attack with Muzarabani and Ngarava looks dangerous. Bangladesh in Zimbabwe always produces some wild matches, looking forward to it.
Would have liked to see Taylor get another chance, but continuity makes sense after the World Cup performance. Zimbabwe's lower order batting depth looks solid with Myers, Madande, and Musekiwa. 🇿🇼
Nyamhuri debut - exciting prospect! The selectors are doing the right thing by backing young talent. With Raza's experience and Burl's all-round abilities, this team can surprise Bangladesh at home. 🏏
One minor concern - the batting lineup still looks a bit fragile on paper if the top order fails. Shumba's return helps, but we need more consistency from Marumani and Bennett. Still, exciting times for Zimbabwe cricket!
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