New face in ZC

HARARE - Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) this past weekend included youngster Shingirai Masakadza in a 15-man squad to take on Ireland in a three-match One-Day International series that begins on Sunday.

The all-rounder, brother to batsman Hamilton, is the only new face in the squad. The cricketer, who has played one One-Day International, replaces all-rounder Andy Blignaut in the squad that featured in the last home triangular series against Sri Lanka and India.

Meanwhile, this will be Zimbabwe’s last home series before the ICC Cricket World Cup begins on February 19. Ireland and Zimbabwe are due to play the three One-Day Internationals on September 26, 28 and 30 at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe squad, to be led by Elton Chigumbura, will be at full strength.

Team: Elton Chigumbura (captain), Graeme Cremer, Chamunorwa Chibhabha, Charles Coventry, Craig Ervine, Gregory Lamb, Hamilton Masakadza, Shingirai Masakadza, Christopher Mpofu, Raymond Price, Edward Rainsford, Vusimusi Sibanda, Tatenda Taibu, Brendan Taylor, Prosper Utseya

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