Craig Ervine returns for T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe, on Thursday (15th September, 2022) announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

Craig Ervine, Tendai Chatara, Wellington Masakadza and Milton Shumba have recovered from their respective injuries and their inclusion in the 15-member squad will be a huge boost for Zimbabwe ahead of the showpiece event.

Blessing Muzarabani, who has been a regular in various T20 leagues, is also back to fitness and will return to spearhead Zimbabwe's bowling attack.

Zimbabwe have also named Tadiwanashe Marumani, Innocent Kaia, Kevin Kasuza, Victor Nyauchi and Tanaka Chivanga as the non-travelling reserves.

Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup campaign starts with their Round 1 against Ireland at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Tasmania. The top two teams from Group B will join the Super 12 stage, along with the top two teams from Group A which features Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Namibia.

Zimbabwe squad: Ervine Craig (C), Burl Ryan, Chakabva Regis, Chatara Tendai, Evans Bradley, Jongwe Luke, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Masakadza Wellington, Munyonga Tony, Muzarabani Blessing, Ngarava Richard, Raza Sikandar, Shumba Milton, Williams Sean

Reserves:Chivanga Tanaka, Kaia Innocent, Kasuza Kevin, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Nyauchi Victor.

Source: Cricbuzz