Delhi:Zimbabwe Cricket has announced its team for the 2-match Test series against Afghanistan in UAE. Brian Bennett will lead the team in the absence of injured captain Richard Ngarawa.

This series will start from 5th November, while the second test match will be played from 13th November. Both the matches will be held in Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Most of the same players have been retained in the team, who gave Zimbabwe the biggest win in Test history by defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in June.

According to Zimbabwe Cricket, Richard Ngarawa and fast bowler Tanaka Chiwanga were also not available for selection due to injury.

Middle order is decorated with experienced batsmen

Captain Brian Bennett will get full support from the veterans in the batting order. The team includes experienced names like Brendan Taylor and Craig Erwin. Apart from them, Innocent Kaiya, Ben Curran, Tadivanashe Marumani and Wesley Madhevere are also present as batting options.

Let us tell you that Taylor and Erwin stayed in UAE after the recently concluded ODI tri-series, so that they could prepare for Test cricket. Apart from this, experienced leg-spinner Graeme Creamer has also got a place in the squad.

Great combination of new and old faces

Kundai Matigimu and Vincent Masekesa have returned to the Test team. At the same time, all-rounder Antum Naqvi has been selected in the Zimbabwe national team for the first time after completing the ICC eligibility rules.

Muzarabani commands the bowling attack

Blessing Muzarabani will lead the fast bowling attack. Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Kundai Matigimu and new fast bowler Ernest Masuku are present to support him.

Talking about the spin department, Graeme Creamer, Vincent Masekesa and Wellington Masakadza will play the role of specialist spinners. Tafadzwa Tsiga has been included as wicketkeeper-batsman.

Zimbabwe's squad for the test series against Afghanistan:

Brian Bennett (captain), Antum Naqvi, Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervin, Graeme Creamer, Innocent Kaia, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamahuri, Tadivanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Wesley Madhevere.