Zimbabwe Cricket has announced the 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. The team will be led by veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza, who continues as captain, as Zimbabwe aim for strong performances on the world stage.The selectors mostly backed the same group of players and showed faith in the established core. The only new name in the squad is speedster Blessing Muzarabani, who has returned to full fitness. He was not part of the squad that played the triangular T20I series in Pakistan in November, which also included Sri Lanka. His comeback is seen as a big boost for Zimbabwe’s bowling attack.
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Muzarabani will lead the pace unit along with left-arm fast bowler Richard Ngarawa. They will be supported by fast bowlers like Bradley Evans and Tinotenda Maposa. This mix allows Zimbabwe to adapt to the different conditions they may face in India and Sri Lanka.In the spin department, Zimbabwe has experience. Seasoned spinner Graeme Cremer has been recalled to the squad and will partner Wellington Masakadza.Young batsmen Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani will be eye-catching in their first T20 World Cup. Goalkeeper Brendan Taylor will also be there to add some much-needed experience to the roster.The all-rounder Ryan Burl is also there. Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Tony Munyonga and Dion Myers form a flexible and well-rounded team.Zimbabwe are in Group B where they face Australia, Ireland, Oman and co-hosts Sri Lanka. The top two teams from the group qualify for the Super Eight stage.Zimbabwe will begin their campaign against Oman on February 9 in Colombo. They will then face Australia on February 13, Ireland on February 17 in Kandy and finish their group matches against Sri Lanka on February 19 in Colombo.Zimbabwe Squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinodene Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor.
