Zimbabwe have confirmed a 17-member squad for their two-match Test series against Afghanistan in the UAE, with Brian Bennett handed leadership responsibilities following the absence of regular skipper Richard Ngarava, who is recuperating from a back injury.
Veteran spinner returns to the Test for the first time since last playing a Test back in 2017. However, pacer Tanaka Chivanga has also been ruled out of the series due to an injury. Meanwhile, the squad also includes experienced stars like Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Wellington Masakadza and Newman Nyamhuri. The first Test is scheduled to get underway on Thursday in Sharjah.
Squad: Brian Bennett (captain), Antum Naqvi, Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere.