Trio set for Test debuts against Windies

Zim Now Writer

The trio of top-order batter Innocent Kaia and seamers Bradley Evans and Tanaka Chiwanga are set to make their Test debuts after they were chosen to play for the 12-match series against the West Indies in Bulawayo.

This is after several players are set to miss the match due to injuries and others who are absent.

Tafadzwa Tsiga, Joylord Gumbie, top-order batsmen Kudzai Maunze, Tanunurwa Makoni were also revealed to be part of the team with Craig Ervine leading the side in the absence of regular captain Sean Williams, who is recovering from a fractured foot.

Zimbabwe Cricket, the Chevrons, are also set to miss all-rounder Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, pacemen Tendai Chatara and Blessing Muzarabani.

“The home side will be without all-rounders Raza and Burl, who are fulfilling franchise commitments abroad, while pacemen Chatara and Muzarabani are recuperating from thigh injuries.

“Their absence has opened opportunities in the Zimbabwean squad for players who have been enjoying good form in the domestic first-class competitions, the Logan Cup,” ZC said.

Burl is currently starring in the Bangladesh Premier League with Sylhet Stickers while Raza is playing in the inaugural International League T20 with Dubai Capitals in the United Arab Emirates.

ZC also revealed that Gary Balance will join the squad after switching allegiance from representing England.

He made his first international appearance for Zimbabwe in a T20 match against Ireland last month.