Raza dropped, Williams to captain Singapore tri-series

Zimbabwe have gone for a youthful side as they make a return to the international cricketing fold.

Sean Williams of Zimbabwe celebrates taking the wicket of Ehsan Khan of Hong Kong (unseen) during the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at Queens Sports Club on March 10, 2018 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (©ICC).

This is for two tri-series which will see Zimbabwe take on Bangladesh and Afghanistan. After that they will head over to Singapore for another tri-series which involves the hosts and Nepal.

The big news is that Sikandar Raza has been excluded pending disciplinary proceedings over issues raised by outgoing captain Hamilton Masakadza.

Said convenor of selectors Walter Chawaguta:

It is important that we support our captain, whether it is Masakadza or anyone else, by creating an environment in which we can be confident he will have the full support of all players, with everyone pulling in the same direction and able to trust each other. It is for those reasons that we have decided to leave Raza out

The other big news is that Sean Williams will captain the Singapore tour even though current vice captain Peter Moor is included in that tour. Moor is not in the team that heads to Bangladesh.

Zimbabwe squad for Bangladesh triangular series:

Hamilton Masakadza (captain), Regis Chakabva, Richmond Mutumbami, Sean Williams, Neville Madziva, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Tony Munyonga, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara, Christopher Mpofu, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Ainsley Ndlovu, Timycen Maruma, Ryan Burl

Zimbabwe squad for Singapore triangular series:

Sean Williams (captain), Regis Chakabva, Brian Chari, Richmond Mutumbami, Neville Madziva, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Tony Munyonga, Daniel Jakiel, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, William Mashinge, Peter Moor, Timycen Maruma, Craig Ervine