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Zimbabwe have announced their 17-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Afghanistan, starting on December 26. This series marks a historic milestone for Zimbabwe cricket as the nation prepares to host its first Boxing Day Test in 28 years. and its inaugural New Year’s test.
Veteran hitter Craig Ervine will lead the team, which includes seven uncapped players. The new arrivals are opening batsman Ben Curran, middle-order batsman Johnathan Campbell, batsmen Tadiwanashe Marumani and Nyasha Mayavo, and pace bowlers Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwa Chataira and Newman Nyamhuri. His inclusion highlights Zimbabwe’s focus on nurturing young talent while balancing the team with experienced players.
The first test will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo from December 26, followed by the New Year’s test scheduled to begin on January 2, 2025. This series also marks Zimbabwe’s return to hosting a Boxing test. Day at home for the first time. since 1996, when they faced England. Over the years, Zimbabwe have only participated in overseas Boxing Day Tests, with notable appearances in New Zealand in 2000 and South Africa in 2017.
The Zimbabwe team features a mix of experienced players such as Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams and Blessing Muzarabani, along with promising new talents. The combination of experience and youth is expected to provide a solid foundation for the home team as they aim to make the most of this historic occasion.
Zimbabwe squad for test series against Afghanistan:
Craig Ervine (captain), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Takudzwa Chataira, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza , Sean Williams.
With the historic Boxing Day Test and New Year’s Test on the horizon, Zimbabwe fans are eagerly awaiting an exciting contest as their team takes on Afghanistan at home.
