T20 World Cup | Ishan Kishan Press Conference: Indian batting collapses in fifty against Namibia
Taylor struggled running between the wickets in the Oman game and was eventually forced to retire injured after scoring 31 off 30 balls during the chase. The exact nature of the injury has not been released, but the team management decided not to risk further damage given his importance to the side.Taylor’s absence leaves a big void in Zimbabwe’s batting order and leadership. Since his debut in 2004, the veteran has been a cornerstone of the team across formats, featuring in 36 Tests, 207 ODIs and 59 T20Is. His recent injury retirements – including three in his last five T20 innings – had already raised fitness concerns, so this latest setback was particularly painful for the team.Zimbabwe were also without paceman Richard Ngarava for the Australia match, with Raza clarifying that the left arm was being rested purely as a precaution despite positive scan results. With key players sidelined, Zimbabwe now face a tough road as they struggle to maintain momentum and remain competitive against stronger opposition.