Marumani, Chivanga named in T20 squad for Pakistan series

Teenage sensation Tadiwa Marumani has been named in the Zimbabwe T20I squad for the upcoming series kicking off Wednesday.

The youngster scored four 50s in five matches in the just-ended Domestic T20 Competition.

Pace bowler Tanaka Chivanga and spinner Tapiwa Mupfudza have been called up among the new uncapped faces in the team.

Stand-in captain Chamu Chibhabha misses out but Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine both make a return. The two veteran batsmen missed Zimbabwe’s last series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates in February-March due to health issues, but they are among the six changes made to the national side for the upcoming home tour.

Luke Jongwe, who last played international cricket in January 2016, has also bounced back after he was named in the 15-man squad.

Sikandar Raza will miss the series due to an upper-arm injury.

From the squad that faced Afghanistan, the players who have been dropped are Richmond Mutumbami, Milton Shumba, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda and Faraz Akram.

Musakanda has however been placed on standby alongside Ainsley Ndlovu and Bradley Evans.

The T20I series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan is scheduled for 21, 23 and 25 April, with the matches starting at 1100 hours local time.

All the games will be played behind closed doors at Harare Sports Club, with no spectators allowed in the stadium due to COVID-19 protocols.

Zimbabwe T20I Squad for Pakistan T20Is:

Williams Sean (captain), Burl Ryan, Chakabva Regis, Chivanga Tanaka, Ervine Craig, Jongwe Luke, Kamunhukamwe Tinashe, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mufudza Tapiwa, Muzarabani Blessing, Ngarava Richard, Taylor Brendan, Tiripano Donald