Sikandar Raza to Captain Zimbabwe's T20I Tri-Series Squad

Sikandar Raza has been named captain of the 16-member Zimbabwe squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand. The series is scheduled to commence on July 14.

Raza will lead the 16-member squad © AFP

The squad sees the return of left-arm pacer Richard Ngarava, who returns to the team after recovering from a lower-back injury. All-rounder Brian Bennett is also set to make a comeback, having been cleared after a concussion that sidelined him during the recent Test series against South Africa in Bulawayo.

Zimbabwe has included three uncapped players in their squad:

• Wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga
• Left-arm pacer Newman Nyamhuri
• Legspinner Vincent Masekesa

The trio of Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, and Tashinga Musekiwa, who impressed during the last T20I assignment against Ireland in February, have retained their places in the 16-member squad.

Zimbabwe will begin their campaign against South Africa on July 14. The series will follow a double round-robin format, with the top two teams competing in the final on July 26 at the Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe Squad for the T20I tri-series: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga