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- Pakistan will play three ODI and three T20I matches against Zimbabwe from Nov. 24-Dec. 5
- Graig Ervine will captain Zimbabwe’s ODI squad while Sikandar Raza will lead team in T20Is
ISLAMABAD: Zimbabwe Cricket this week announced the names of the men’s national squad for their upcoming home series against Pakistan, which is slated to be held from Nov. 24-Dec. 5.
Pakistan will play their first white-ball match against Zimbabwe on Sunday. The green shirts’ tour of Australia ended on a mixed note on Monday after they lost the three-match T20I series 3-0 after winning the ODI series 2-1.
The series will serve as preparation for Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament in February-March next year. While minnows Zimbabwe will not take part in the competition, Pakistan are scheduled to host the trophy.
“The white-ball series will kick off with three One Day International (ODIs) on 24, 26 and 28 November, followed by as many T20Is scheduled for 1, 3 and 5 December 2024,” Zimbabwe Cricket said on social media platform X on Monday.
Zimbabwe cricketer Graig Ervine will captain the ODI squad against Pakistan while Sikandar Raza will lead the T20I squad, which will include Sean Williams and pace bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava.
Three new Zimbabwe players Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa have also been selected for the home series.
Zimbabwe Convener of Selectors David Mutendera said he was confident in the “balance of experience” and “fresh talent” within the ODI squad.
“The series against Pakistan is an important platform for Zimbabwe, and we believe the ODI squad we have selected is well-rounded,” he said. “The presence of seasoned players like Craig, Sikandar and Sean provides stability, while young players like Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers and the uncapped trio bring energy and the potential for game-changing moments.”
Pakistani cricket stars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Naseem Shah will be rested for the Zimbabwe series. Meanwhile, skipper Mohammad Rizwan will be rested for the Zimbabwe T20I series, the PCB had announced last month.
Zimbabwe ODI squad: Craig Ervine (capt), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
Zimbabwe T20I squad: Sikandar Raza (capt), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava
Pakistan ODI squad: Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahani and Tayyab Tahir
Pakistan T20I squad: Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan