Bennett, Gwandu earn callups for Ireland T20 series

Zimbabwe have included the uncapped duo of middle-order batter Brian Bennett and tempo bowler Trevor Gwandu of their 15-man squad for the three-match T20 worldwide sequence in opposition to Eire that will get underway in Harare on Thursday.

They’re among the many 4 modifications made to the aspect that didn’t safe one of many two ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2023 locations that have been up for grabs on the regional qualifier event not too long ago held in Namibia.

Whereas leg-spinner Brandon Mavuta and batter Tony Munyonga have earned remembers, the selectors have dropped tempo bowler Tendai Chatara and left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza in addition to opening batters Harmless Kaia and Nick Welch.

Veteran batter Craig Ervine, who solely performed the primary of Zimbabwe’s six matches on the qualifier event earlier than he was sidelined by a groin muscle pressure, is now match once more and has been retained.

Captain Sikandar Raza will lead the aspect, which incorporates regulars Sean Williams, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl.  

The three T20I matches between Zimbabwe and Eire are scheduled for 7, 9 and 10 December at Harare Sports activities Membership.

This will probably be adopted by as many one-day worldwide fixtures between the 2 sides set for 13, 15 and 17 December on the identical venue.

ZIMBABWE T20I SQUAD VERSUS IRELAND:

Raza Sikandar (captain), Bennett Brian, Burl Ryan, Ervine Craig, Gwandu Trevor, Jongwe Luke, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Mavuta Brandon, Mumba Carl, Munyonga Tony, Muzarabani Blessing, Ngarava Richard, Williams Sean  

 MATCH SCHEDULE: ZIMBABWE VERSUS IRELAND 2023