13 Dec, 2023 8:53 AM, Wed
Zimbabwe have named a new-look squad for the three upcoming ODIs against Ireland, calling up seven players who weren't part of the team that took part in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in June and July, during their previous ODI series.
Chief Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Brad Evans were administered out of the series with injury, while Tendai Chatara, Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani were not chosen. Zimbabwe will be driven by Sikandar Raza in Ervine's nonattendance. The three ODIs are booked for December 13, 15 and 17 at the Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe had neglected to complete in the best two in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, and subsequently didn't make it to the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, and will likewise pass up the 2025 Heroes Prize.
They likewise neglected to fit the bill for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, and are falling off a 2-1 T20I series rout to Ireland.
Of the seven - Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tanaka Chivanga, Faraz Akram, Brandon Mavuta, Milton Shumba and Tony Munyonga - only Akram is uncapped in ODIs.
Zimbabwe squad for Ireland ODIs: Sikandar Raza (capt), Faraz Akram, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Joylord Gumbie, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava and Milton Shumba
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 118 | 5298 |
| 2 | Australia | 116 | 3936 |
| 3 | South Africa | 112 | 3357 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 106 | 2762 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 101 | 3349 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | 824 |
| 2 | R.G. Sharma | 765 |
| 3 | Shubman Gill | 763 |
| 4 | H.T. Tector | 746 |
| 5 | V. Kohli | 746 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.A. Maharaj | 716 |
| 2 | J.R. Hazlewood | 688 |
| 3 | A. Zampa | 686 |
| 4 | Kuldeep Yadav | 665 |
| 5 | Mohammad Nabi | 656 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Nabi | 320 |
| 2 | Shakib Al Hasan | 292 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 288 |
| 4 | A. Vala | 248 |
| 5 | M.G. Erasmus | 242 |
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 124 | 3715 |
| 2 | India | 120 | 3108 |
| 3 | England | 108 | 4111 |
| 4 | South Africa | 104 | 2179 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 96 | 2121 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.E. Root | 899 |
| 2 | K.S. Williamson | 859 |
| 3 | D.J. Mitchell | 768 |
| 4 | S.P.D. Smith | 757 |
| 5 | R.G. Sharma | 751 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Ashwin | 870 |
| 2 | J.J. Bumrah | 847 |
| 3 | J.R. Hazlewood | 847 |
| 4 | P.J. Cummins | 820 |
| 5 | K. Rabada | 820 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R.A. Jadeja | 444 |
| 2 | R. Ashwin | 322 |
| 3 | Shakib Al Hasan | 303 |
| 4 | J.E. Root | 282 |
| 5 | J.O. Holder | 270 |
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 267 | 16835 |
| 2 | Australia | 257 | 11040 |
| 3 | West Indies | 255 | 12502 |
| 4 | England | 253 | 9876 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 247 | 12113 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T.M. Head | 881 |
| 2 | S.A. Yadav | 805 |
| 3 | P.D. Salt | 800 |
| 4 | Y.B.K. Jaiswal | 757 |
| 5 | Babar Azam | 755 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.U. Rashid | 721 |
| 2 | A.J. Hosein | 695 |
| 3 | Rashid Khan | 668 |
| 4 | G. Motie-Kanhai | 664 |
| 5 | P.W.H. De Silva | 663 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L.S. Livingstone | 253 |
| 2 | M.P. Stoinis | 211 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 208 |
| 4 | Shakib Al Hasan | 206 |
| 5 | P.W.H. De Silva | 206 |
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