Zimbabwe name squad, led by Sikandar Raza, for tri-series

Sikandar Raza is set to the lead the 16-member Zimbabwe squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series, involving South Africa and New Zealand, starting July 14.

The series will see the some noteworthy returns including that of left-arm pacer Richard Ngarava, who had been sidelined with a lower-back injury. Allrounder Brian Bennett, who missed part of the recent Test series against South Africa in Bulawayo due to a concussion, has been cleared for a comeback too.

Zimbabwe have picked three uncapped players in wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga, left-arm pacer Newman Nyamhuri and legspinner Vincent Masekesa. Meanwhile the trio of Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga and Tashinga Musekiwa, who made a mark in the last T20I assignment against Ireland in February, have all held on to their spots in the 16-member squad.

Hosts Zimbabwe will begin their campaign with a game against South Africa on 14 July. The series will be played in a double round-robin format before the top-two make the title clash on July 26 Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe Squad for the T20I tri-series: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga