The Zimbabwe team for the multi-format series against Sri Lanka has been revealed. It is noteworthy that the series will begin on January 6 and that both teams will play three Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals.
On January 1, Zimbabwe Cricket announced the team, announcing that Craig Ervine will captain the ODI team and Sikandar Raza will captain the T20I team. Wessly Madhevere was left out of the trip because the cricket board suspended him for violating anti-doping regulations, while veteran all-rounder Sean Williams will not be playing due to a side injury he just sustained in Harare.
Following their selection in the series against Ireland, Tony Munyonga, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Milton Shumba, and Takudzwanashe Kaitano have all kept their spots in the 50-over squad. Uncapped Tapiwa Mufudza, on the other hand, has been called up after making an impression at the Pro50 Championship 2023, where he took the most wickets (18 in total).
Walter Chawaguta was named the team’s acting coach in place of head coach Dave Houghton, who resigned during the home series against Ireland. Zimbabwe had a forgettable year under Houghton, missing out on qualifying for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Additionally, the team neglected to purchase a ticket for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe will lose out on yet another major event as a result of their defeat against Namibia and Uganda in the Africa Region Qualifier. The USA and the West Indies will host the competition.
Prior to the T20Is on January 14, 16, and 18, there will be three ODI matches on January 6, 8, and 11.
Zimbabwe’s ODI team playing Sri Lanka
Craig Ervine, in the lead, Faraz Akram, Ryan Burl, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Tapiwa Mufudza, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, and Milton Shumba
Zimbabwe Twenty20 team vs Sri Lanka
Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, and Milton Shumba in that order
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