Zimbabwe announces 20-man squad including four rookies against Bangladesh

Hosts Zimbabwe have announced a 20-man squad for the solitary Test match against visiting Bangladesh that is set to start on July 7 in Bulawayo.

Zimbabwe have decided to include four uncapped players in the squad -Chivanga Tanaka, Joylord Gumbie, Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Dion Myers- while experienced Sean Williams will lead the side.

Tanaka and Myers have played five first-class matches while both Gumbie (44) and Kaitano (21) carry more first-class experience. Williams will get the support of experienced players like Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano and Craig Ervine apart from the rookies.

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After the one-off Tests, teams will lock horns for three one-day Internationals and three T20Is in Harare.

Bangladesh team has already reached the African country and its members have started practice after undergoing a compulsory Covid-19 test.

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Zimbabwe Squad: 

Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Tendai Chisoro, Tanaka Chivanga, Craig Ervine, Luke Jongwe, Roy Kaia, Kevin Kasuza, Timycen Maruma, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Milton Shumba, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Sean Williams (C), Chivanga Tanaka, Joylord Gumbie, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dion Myers.