Zimbabwe Announces Squad for Test Series Against South Africa

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, with Richard Ngarava and Ben Curran ruled out due to injuries. Victor Nyauchi will also miss the series for tactical reasons, while Sikandar Raza is absent due to franchise commitments.

Injuries and Absences

• Richard Ngarava (lower back injury)
• Ben Curran (fractured finger)
• Victor Nyauchi (tactical reasons)
• Sikandar Raza (franchise commitments)

New Additions

• Kundai Matigimu (uncapped fast-bowler)
• Vincent Masekesa (legspinner)
• Trevor Gwandu (fast-bowler, returning from groin injury)
• Prince Masvaure (batsman)
• Takudzwanashe Kaitano (batsman)

Squad

1. Craig Ervine (Captain)
2. Brian Bennett
3. Tanaka Chivanga
4. Trevor Gwandu
5. Takudzwanashe Kaitano
6. Wessly Madhevere
7. Clive Madande
8. Vincent Masekesa
9. Wellington Masakadza
10. Prince Masvaure
11. Kundai Matigimu
12. Blessing Muzarabani
13. Newman Nyamhuri
14. Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk)
15. Nicholas Welch
16. Sean Williams

Match Schedule

• First Test: June 28 – July 2
• Second Test: July 6 – July 10
• Both matches to be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo