Join 24/7 Cricket News For More Updates
New Zealand in Zimbabwe 2011-12
ESPNcricinfo staff
October 11, 2011
Keegan Meth could return to international cricket during Zimbabwe's Twenty20 series against New Zealand after being named in their squad for the matches on October 15 and October 17. Meth suffered a horrific mouth injury after being struck by the ball during an ODI against Bangladesh in August, but has showed good all-round form since returning to competitive cricket with Matabeleland Tuskers.
The names of the list of Zimbabwean team has shown continuity in selection for their home series against Bangladesh and Pakistan, but Brian is Vitor was a notable absence. After an explosive start to his international career against Bangladesh, Pakistan Vitor was more of a challenge, and was removed by one leg to criticize during their visit. He has not played a competitive match since the third ODI against Pakistan, and has not participated in the preliminary round matches in the domestic season in Zimbabwe.
Kyle Jarvis Chris Mpofu and lead the attack fashion, failing that, to methamphetamine and former captain Elton Chigumbura capable of supporting average pace. According to what is selected to bowl, and Meth Chigumbura both could be competing for a slot in the Allrounder line-up, especially since two of Ray Price and Prosper Utseya in the package, and will likely play.
There is also a third slow bowling option in the group in terms of climbers legspinner Mushangwe Nats. Mushangwe, 20, rose through the ranks over Graeme Cremer injury layoff, and was part of the Zimbabwe XI team that received a page from Australia and South Africa during the winter.
With Brendan Taylor, Hamilton Masakadza, Vusi Sibanda Tatenda Taibu and virtual certainties in the starting lineup, there will be some stiff competition for places to stick between Charles Coventry, Chamu Chibhabha, Forster Mutizwa and Malcolm Waller.
Mutizwa Waller and both have started the season in the form of national fused Waller to close 174 of its 341-run stand for Gary Ballance innings in the victory in the rocks of the South, and followed that with their unbeaten 59-ball 86 attached to a day match against the same opposition. Mutizwa Rocks have also found the attack of the mind, in his 73 wicket defeat driving six eagles Mashonaland Masvingo Sports Club, and his unbeaten 164 to ensure a heavy fourth innings run chase Logan Cup.
Coventry, on the other hand, has not played any cricket since the home visit to Pakistan, while Chibhabha have managed a couple of first half-century defeat in two Rocks. The two men undoubtedly experience and international potential, which nevertheless can swing elections in their favor.
After the two Twenty20 in Harare, Zimbabwe will play three one-day international matches against New Zealand, the third of which will be played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, which is also the venue for the test match starting on November 1.
Zimbabwe Twenty20 squad: Brendan Taylor (captain), Charles Coventry, Chamunorwa Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, Kyle Jarvis, Hamilton Masakadza, Keegan Meth, Nats M'shangwe, Christopher Mpofu, Forster Mutizwa, Raymond Price, Vusimuzi Sibanda, Tatenda Taibu, Prosper Utseya Malcolm Waller
Bookmark and Share This Post :
0 comments:
Post a Comment