Zimbabwe names squad for Pakistan

Richmond Mutumbami and Taurayi Muzarabani have been included in the Zimbabwean squad to play Pakistan in two Twenty 20 and three One Day Internationals.

Elton Chigumbura

Elton Chigumbura

Mutambami who is 26 has been selected as a wicket keeper and batsman ahead of Regis Chakabva who kept wicket when New Zealand came to Zimbabwe in August.

Muzarabani has played in three Twenty 20 matches for Zimbabwe but has never played in ODIs.

The rest of the squad comprises of players who were in the squad for the games against New Zealand.

“The dynamic of the squad is made up of calm and aggressive
combination. It’s a team based  on building a performance related
culture and giving a platform to the younger future players to prove
their ability,” said convener of selectors, Kenyon Ziehl.

Pakistan are scheduled to arrive in Zimbabwe on September 24 for the games that start three days later. The two teams will then play the ODIs during the first week of October.

Al the games are at Harare Sports Club.

The squad
Elton Chigumbura, Sikandar Raza Butt,  Chamu Chibhabha,  Graeme
Cremer,  Craig Irvine,  Luke Jongwe,  Neville Madziva, Hamilton
Masakadza,  Christopher Mpofu,  Richmond Mutumbami, Taurayi Mazambani, John Nyumbu,  Tinashe Panyangarara, Malcolm Waller, Prosper Utseya and Sean Williams.

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