Raza, Curran return to Zimbabwe’s squad for New Zealand Tests

Raza, Curran Return to Zimbabwe's Squad for New Zealand Tests

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, featuring the return of Ben Curran and Sikandar Raza.

The squad includes four changes from the previous series against South Africa, with Roy Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni also returning. Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Prince Masvaure, Wessly Madhevere, and Kundai Matigimu have been omitted.

Curran had missed the South Africa series due to a broken hand, but has now regained full fitness. Brian Bennett, who suffered a concussion in the previous series, is also fully fit to play.

The two-Test series will be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, with the first Test taking place from July 30 to August 3, and the second Test from August 7 to 11.

Squad:

• Craig Ervine (Captain)
• Brian Bennett
• Tanaka Chivanga
• Ben Curran
• Trevor Gwandu
• Roy Kaia
• Tanunurwa Makoni
• Clive Madande
• Vincent Masekesa
• Wellington Masakadza
• Blessing Muzarabani
• Newman Nyamhuri
• Sikandar Raza
• Tafadzwa Tsiga
• Nicholas Welch
• Sean Williams