Zimbabwe has named the 16-Khiladi squad for its upcoming two-testing series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin on 30 July. Many senior players returned to the team after remembering the recent series against South Africa. It includes veteran all-rounder Sikander Raza and top-order batsmen Roy Kaya and Tanunurwa Makoni. Apart from this, the return is young opener Brian Bennett, who was one of the standout artists during the Zimbabwe’s Test series earlier this year. Bennett ended the second largest run-scorer in that series and helped Zimbabwe win his first Test against Bangladesh from 2018. He also scored a century against England in a united test at Trent Bridge in May. 21 -year -old banging of South Africa series, which is due to a fusion, but now it has been fixed and is available for the New Zealand series.
Squad for New Zealand series
Craig Erwin (Captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curan, Trevor Gwandu, Roy Kaya, Tanunurva Makoni, Clive Madande, Vincent Maseca, Wellington Masakadza, Ashirwad Mizara Williams.
To accommodate the withdrawal players, Takudzwashe Kattano, Prince Masvyor, Wesley Madhavre and Kundai Matigimu have been released from the squad against South Africa. New Zealand and Zimbabwe are currently participating in South Africa as well as a T20i three-series as part of their preparation.
Schedule for New Zealand Testing Series
- First Test: 30 July – 3 August, Bulveyo
- Second test: 7 – 11 August, Bulveyo
