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Zimbabwe Announce Squad For IRE Test; Madande, Bennett, Campbell Earn Maiden Call-Ups

Zimbabwe include fresh faces in their squad for Ireland Test [x.com]Zimbabwe include fresh faces in their squad for Ireland Test [x.com]

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced its squad for the upcoming one-off Test match against Ireland, marking a significant moment as it will be their first-ever Test encounter.

Craig Ervine will lead the 15-member squad, which includes fresh faces Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, and Johnathan Campbell, all earning their maiden Test call-ups.


Maiden Test Call-ups for Young Talent

Madande, Bennett, and Campbell, currently part of Zimbabwe's T20I squad against India, join other new additions like Joylord Gumbie, who is yet to make his Test debut.

The return of Sean Williams after recovering from injury adds experience to the team, alongside seasoned players Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi, and Richard Ngarava.

This Test match against Ireland, scheduled from July 25 to 29 at Stormont in Belfast, is Zimbabwe's first in over a year, having last played against West Indies in February 2023.

Despite not being in the ICC's World Test Championship, Zimbabwe sees this as an opportunity to nurture talent and strengthen its Test cricket program.

Ireland, with a brief Test history since 2018, will host Zimbabwe for the first time in a red-ball format. They secured their maiden Test victory earlier this year against Afghanistan, adding anticipation to their clash with Zimbabwe.

The absence of some players from Zimbabwe's previous Test series highlights the team's evolving composition under new leadership.

With an exciting blend of youth and experience, Zimbabwe aims to make an impact in this historic encounter against Ireland, setting the stage for an intriguing Test match in Belfast.


Zimbabwe squad for IRE Test

Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga, Joylord Gumbie, Roy Kaia, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams