Zimbabwe recall Wellington Masakadza
Wellington Masakadza has been recalled to the Zimbabwe squad, after being included for the five-match ODI series and the one-off Test against Sri Lanka.
The 23-year-old Masakadza, a left-arm spinner, has played in 10 ODIs but his last game in the 50-over format for the national side came against Afghanistan in December 2015 and he is uncapped at Test level.
Regis Chakabva, Carl Mumba and Nathan Waller will replace Solomon Mire, Richard Ngarava and Chamu Chibhabha after the five ODIs for the Test match that starts in Colombo on 14 July.
ALSO READ: Former Proteas keeper appointed Sri Lanka interim coach
The ODI series gets underway in Galle on Friday and Zimbabwe coach Heath Streak is looking forward to the challenge.
It will be the African side’s first tour to Sri Lanka since December 2001.
Streak said: “It’s been a long time since we were involved in a bilateral series in Sri Lanka. We are looking forward for a competitive series and looking forward to some exciting cricket.
“We are rebuilding and part of our problem has been lack of cricket.”
Zimbabwe ODI squad: Solomon Mire, Hamilton Masakadza, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer (capt), Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Peter Moor (wk) Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chatara, Chris Mpofu, Donald Tiripano, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Malcolm Waller, Chamu Chibhabha, Tarisai Musakanda
Test squad: Regis Chakabva, Hamilton Masakadza, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer (capt), Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Peter Moor (wk), Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chatara, Chris Mpofu, Donald Tiripano, Nathan Waller , Natsai M’shangwe, Malcolm Waller, Carl Mumba , Tarisai Musakanda, Wellington Masakadza
Latest
-
NewsBen Stokes back to his best with big-hitting IPL century
The England all-rounder hit 107 not out in 60 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians.
-
NewsPakistan shift Zimbabwe T20Is from Lahore to Rawalpindi
Zimbabwe are now set to play all six internationals in Rawalpindi.
-
NewsCSA rubbishes reports of resignations at board level
Cricket South Africa insist there have been no resignations.
-
NewsIndia great Kapil Dev stable after emergency heart surgery
The former all-rounder captained his country to a first-ever World Cup crown in 1983.
-
NewsEngland’s male cricketers agree to pay cut to help deal with coronavirus crisis
Cuts will last for a year.
-
NewsMiddlesex committed to improving inclusivity and ‘addressing bias’
The Lord’s-based county confronted the issue at a recent board meeting.
-
NewsAustralian Event Awards honour Women’s T20 World Cup
The Women’s T20 World Cup has been recognised once again for its innovation and excellence in the field of event organisation.
-
NewsIndia tour to Australia rubber-stamped by government
Cricket Australia have hammered out a deal with the New South Wales authorities to host the quarantining players.
-
NewsChigumbura wants to prove his worth in Pakistan
Elton Chigumbura targets a return to form and Zimbabwe are hunting points in the Cricket World Cup Super League.
-
NewsEngland announce T20I and ODI tour to South Africa next month
England’s first tour since the coronavirus pandemic began will be played out amid biosecure plans agreed with the Proteas.