Zimbabwe ODI squad for the Australia series
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Captain |
| Ben Curran | |
| Blessing Muzarabani | |
| Brad Evans | |
| Brendan Taylor | |
| Brian Bennett | |
| Craig Ervine | |
| Ernest Masuku | |
| Graeme Cremer | Leg‑spinner |
| Innocent Kaia | |
| Newman Nyamhuri | |
| Ryan Burl | |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | Keeper |
| Wellington Masakadza | |
| Wessly Madhevere |
Key points
- Squad announcement – Zimbabwe named a 15‑man ODI squad for the three‑match series against Australia.
- Leadership – Sikandar Raza will captain the side, stepping in for injured regular ODI skipper Richard Ngarava.
- Graeme Cremer returns – The former captain and leg‑spinner, last played an ODI in 2018, is back in the squad. His only previous ODI against Australia was in the 2011 World Cup.
- Brendan Taylor back – The 40‑year‑old keeper‑batter, Zimbabwe’s second‑highest ODI run‑getter, returns after a four‑year hiatus.
- Tadiwanashe Marumani – The other wicket‑keeper option.
- Absent players – Tendai Chatara (Achilles injury) and Clive Madande (not selected after Bangladesh series) are out.
- Series details – Three ODIs on 15, 18 and 20 September at Harare Sports Club.
- Historical note – Zimbabwe last hosted Australia for an ODI in 2014 during a triangular series that also featured South Africa.
